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 | ||