Withering: Definition with Withering Pictures and Photos

1. Noun. Any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use).

Exact synonyms: Atrophy
Generic synonyms: Weakening
Derivative terms: Atrophy, Wither

2. Adjective. Wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction. "The guns opened a withering fire"

Exact synonyms: Annihilating, Annihilative, Devastating
Similar to: Destructive
Derivative terms: Annihilate

3. Adjective. Making light of. "To compliments inflated I've a withering reply"

Exact synonyms: Annihilating, Devastating
Similar to: Disrespectful

1. a. Tending to wither; causing to shrink or fade.

2. a. Tending to wither; causing to shrink or fade.

1. Adjective. Tending to destroy, devastate, overwhelm or cause complete destruction. ¹

2. Adjective. Diminishing rapidly. ¹

3. Adjective. Tending to make someone feel small. ¹

4. Verb. (present participle of wither) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

1. wither [v] - See also: wither

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