HyperDic: withering

English > 3 senses of the word withering:
ADJECTIVEallwithering, annihilative, annihilating, devastatingwreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
allwithering, annihilating, devastatingmaking light of
NOUNeventwithering, atrophyany weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
withering > pronunciation
Soundswih'dherihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > withering: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaningwreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction.
Example "the guns opened a withering fire"
Synonymsannihilative, annihilating, devastating
BroaderdestructiveCausing destruction or much damage / damage
Spanishaniquilador, demoledor, devastador, fulminante
Catalandevastador
Adverbswitheringlyin a withering manner
English > withering: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaningmaking light of.
Example "to compliments inflated I've a withering reply"- W.S.Gilbert
Synonymsannihilating, devastating
BroaderdisrespectfulExhibiting lack of respect
Spanishaniquilador, devastador, fulminante
English > withering: 3 senses > noun 1, event
MeaningAny weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use).
Synonymatrophy
BroaderweakeningBecoming weaker
Spanishatrofia
Verbswitherlose freshness, vigor, or vitality

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