Meaning of withering in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   withering

   Definitions

   1. wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction

   Examples

   • « possessing annihilative power »
   • « a devastating hurricane »
   • « the guns opened a withering fire »

   Synonyms

   • destructive
2. 2. making light of

   Examples

   • « afire with annihilating invective »
   • « a devastating portrait of human folly »
   • « to compliments inflated I've a withering reply- W.S.Gilbert »

   Synonyms

   • disrespectful

3. Noun

   withering

   Definitions

   1. any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)