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WITHERING
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
Synonyms:
atrophy; withering
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("withering" is a kind of...):
weakening (becoming weaker)
Derivation:
wither (lose freshness, vigor, or vitality)
II. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
Example:
the guns opened a withering fire
Synonyms:
annihilating; annihilative; devastating; withering
Classified under:
Similar:
destructive (causing destruction or much damage)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Making light of
Example:
to compliments inflated I've a withering reply
Synonyms:
annihilating; devastating; withering
Classified under:
Similar:
disrespectful (exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous)
III. (verb)
Sense 1
-ing form of the verb wither
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