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withering

/ withering /
noun/adjective satellite

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
Type of:
weakening
Derived:
fade wither atrophy
adjective satellite Sense 2
making light of
"afire with annihilating invective"
"a devastating portrait of human folly"
"to compliments inflated I''ve a withering reply"- W.S.Gilbert"
Similar:
disrespectful
adjective satellite Sense 3
wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
"possessing annihilative power"
"a devastating hurricane"
"the guns opened a withering fire"
Similar:
destructive
Semantic Complexity
46%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
2
Total Relationships
6
Times Searched
1
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weakening disrespectful destructive