Definitions
Withering - as a noun
Withering - as an adjective satellite
Wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
Example: "Possessing annihilative power"
Making light of
Example: "Afire with annihilating invective"
Withering - as a verb
To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.
To cause to shrivel or dry up.
To lose vigour or power; to languish; to pass away.
To become helpless due to emotion.
To make helpless due to emotion.
To go against, resist; oppose.
Withering - as an adjective
Tending to destroy, devastate, overwhelm or cause complete destruction.
Example: "The d-day troops came under withering fire."
Diminishing rapidly.
Example: "The playboy seemed oblivious to his withering fortune as he continued in his decadent lifestyle."
Tending to make someone feel small; scornful in a mortifying way.
Example: "He made withering remarks about his adversary."
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Word Game Points
WITHERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
WITHERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
WITHERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.