The term 'Languishes' is used to describe a state of decline or deterioration. It can be used to refer to physical objects, such as plants, or to describe a person's emotional state. The crossword solutions for this term are 'Rots, ' 'PINES, ' 'WILTS, ' 'AILS, ' 'Droops, ' and 'Stagnates.' All of these words imply a state of decline or deterioration, with 'Rots' referring to the decay of organic matter, 'PINES' suggesting a gradual weakening, 'WILTS' implying a sudden collapse, 'AILS' indicating a general feeling of ill health, 'Droops' suggesting a drooping or sagging, and 'Stagnates' implying a lack of progress or development.