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English adjective: withering | |||
| 1. | withering wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction | ||
| Samples | Possessing annihilative power. A devastating hurricane. The guns opened a withering fire. | ||
| Synonyms | annihilating, annihilative, devastating | ||
| Similar | destructive | ||
| Antonyms | constructive | ||
| 2. | withering making light of | ||
| Samples | Afire with annihilating invective. A devastating portrait of human folly. To compliments inflated I've a withering reply. | ||
| Synonyms | annihilating, devastating | ||
| Similar | disrespectful | ||
| Antonyms | respectful | ||
English noun: withering | |||
| 1. | withering (event) any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use) | ||
| Synonyms | atrophy | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | weakening | ||
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