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WITHERING

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Withering.

Withering - as a noun

Any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
atrophy

Withering - as an adjective satellite

Wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction

Example: "Possessing annihilative power"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annihilatingannihilativedevastating

Making light of

Example: "Afire with annihilating invective"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annihilatingdevastating

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."

Example Sentences

"The withering heat of the desert made it unbearable to go outside."
"Her withering criticism of his work left him feeling discouraged."
"The withering leaves on the tree signaled the arrival of autumn."
"His withering glare silenced the room."
"The withering economy caused a rise in unemployment."
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Word Game Points

Is WITHERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, withering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WITHERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is WITHERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, withering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WITHERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is WITHERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, withering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WITHERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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