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withering
01
wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
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Composition
present participle adjective
qualitative
Superlative
most withering
Comparative
more withering
gradable
02
having a harshly critical or devastating effect, often intended to belittle or disapprove
Examples
The critic's withering review left the author feeling discouraged.
Withering
01
any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
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Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
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witheringly
withering
wither
