withering
wi·ther·ing
withering · more withering · most withering
vernichtend, zerstörerisch, alleszerstörend, schwindend
Tending to destroy, devastate, overwhelm, or cause complete destructionTending to destroy, devastate, overwhelm, or cause complete destruction.
/ˈwɪðəɹɪŋ/
Meaning
3 sensesTending to destroy, devastate, overwhelm, or cause complete destruction.
The D-Day troops came under withering fire.
vernichtend, zerstörerisch, alleszerstörend
wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
Diminishing rapidly.
The playboy seemed oblivious to his withering fortune as he continued in his decadent lifestyle.
schwindend, dahinschwindend
Tending to make someone feel small; scornful in a mortifying way.
Jane's mother in law gave her a withering look.
He made withering remarks about his adversary.
verächtlich, vernichtend
Translations
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By meaning 3
tending to destroy, devastate, overwhelm or cause complete destruction:
diminishing rapidly:
tending to make someone feel small:
Origin
From wither + -ing.From wither + -ing.
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Forms
more withering, most withering| Comparative | more withering Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most withering Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- making light of:annihilatingdevastating
- wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction:annihilativeannihilatingdevastating
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form