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withering

adjective (a)

  • Tending to wither; causing to shrink or fade.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)(noun.event)
    Synonym:
    atrophy
    source: wordnet30

adjective satellite (s)

  • wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction(adj.all)
    Example:
    The guns opened a withering fire.
    Synonym:
    annihilating, annihilative, devastating
    source: wordnet30
  • making light of(adj.all)
    Example:
    To compliments inflated I've a withering reply.
    Synonym:
    annihilating, devastating
    source: wordnet30
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