The term "men wilted with fear" as used in the passage is a metaphor that simply means the men became incapable of doing anything because of fear.
What is a Metaphor?
A metaphor is a literary device in which a word is used to describe the action of a person or an object which naturally should not apply to them but enhances the meaning of what the writer or speaker is saying.
Another example of a metaphor is:
"I am the Bread of life"
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