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Withering

Adjective

Definitionen

1.AdjectiveTending to destroy, devastate, overwhelm, or cause complete destruction.
"The D-Day troops came under withering fire."
2.AdjectiveDiminishing rapidly.
"The playboy seemed oblivious to his withering fortune as he continued in his decadent lifestyle."
3.AdjectiveTending 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."
4.Verbpresent participle and gerund of wither
5.NounThe process by which something withers.
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