Withering

Adjective

Définitions

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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