In a small garden, a young boy observed the vibrant flowers blooming under the warm sun. He noticed how the petals seemed to dance in the gentle breeze, a sight that filled him with delight. However, he also noticed some flowers were beginning to wilt, their colors fading and their beauty diminishing. The boy decided to take action and carefully watered the wilting flowers, hoping to restore their former glory.

In this passage, the word "wilting" is used to describe the state of some flowers. Which of the following words is a synonym for "wilting" as used in this context?