ALL meanings of withering
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W w - verb without object withering to shrivel; fade; decay: The grapes had withered on the vine. 1
- verb without object withering to lose the freshness of youth, as from age (often followed by away). 1
- verb with object withering to make flaccid, shrunken, or dry, as from loss of moisture; cause to lose freshness, bloom, vigor, etc.: The drought withered the buds. 1
- verb with object withering to affect harmfully: Reputations were withered by the scandal. 1
- verb with object withering to abash, as by a scathing glance: a look that withered him. 1
- noun withering Intended to make someone feel mortified or humiliated. 1
- adjective withering shrivelling, drying up 1
- adjective withering reply, glare: scornful, critical 1
- noun withering The act of something that withers. 0
- verb withering present participle of wither. 0
- adjective withering Tending to destroy, devastate, overwhelm or cause complete destruction. 0
- adjective withering Diminishing rapidly. 0
- adjective withering Tending to make someone feel small; scornful in a mortifying way. 0
- adjective withering A withering look or remark is very critical, and is intended to make someone feel ashamed or stupid. 0