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withering


I - noun
any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
Syn:
atrophy
Derivationally related forms:
wither, atrophy (for: atrophy)
Hypernyms:
weakening

II - adjective
1. wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction (Freq. 1)
- possessing annihilative power
- a devastating hurricane
- the guns opened a withering fire
Syn:
annihilative, annihilating, devastating
Similar to:
destructive
Derivationally related forms:
annihilate (for: annihilative)
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
Syn:
annihilating, devastating
Similar to:
disrespectful

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