WITHERINGS Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word witherings. (close relations)
wither
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decay | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the process of gradually becoming inferior • a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current • the organic phenomenon of rotting • an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying • the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation verb • lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current • fall into decay or ruin • undergo decay or decomposition | ||||||||
decline | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • change toward something smaller or lower • a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline • a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current • a downward slope or bend verb • grow worse • not accept as true • show unwillingness towards • grow smaller • go down • fall in value • inflect for number, gender, case, etc. | ||||||||
deterioration | nounn | |||||||
noun • a symptom of reduced quality or strength • process of changing to an inferior state | ||||||||
disintegration | nounn | |||||||
noun • in a decomposed state • a loss (or serious disruption) of organization in some system • separation into component parts • the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation • total destruction | ||||||||
rotting | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action | ||||||||
annihilating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction • making light of | ||||||||
devastating | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • making light of • wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction • physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination | ||||||||
annihilative | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction | ||||||||
atrophy | nounn | |||||||
noun • a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse • any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use) verb • undergo atrophy |