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View usage for: (wɪðərɪŋ) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]A withering look or remark is very critical, and is intended to make someone feel ashamed or stupid. Deborah Jane's mother gave her a withering look. She launched a withering attack on the Press. Synonyms: scornful, blasting, devastating, humiliating More Synonyms of withering More Synonyms of withering Examples of 'withering' in a sentencewithering Definition (of a look or remark) extremely scornful She launched a withering attack on the Press. Synonyms blasting devastating snubbing blighting hurtful mortifying The forces were unable to withstand the withering artillery barrages. Synonyms death-dealing slaughterous Additional synonymsDefinition likely to cause death a deadly disease currently affecting dolphins Synonyms lethal, fatal, deathly, dangerous, devastating, destructive, mortal, murderous, poisonous, toxic, malignant, virulent, pernicious (formal), noxious, venomous, baleful, death-dealing, banefulhis devastating criticism of the Prime Minister Synonyms savage, cutting, overwhelming, withering, overpowering, satirical, incisive, sardonic, caustic, vitriolic, trenchant, mordantThe ruling party has suffered a humiliating defeat. Synonyms embarrassing, shaming, humbling, mortifying, crushing, disgracing, degrading, ignominious, toe-curling (slang), cringe-making (British, informal), cringeworthy (British, informal), barro (Australian, slang) - withdrawal
- withdrawn
- wither
- withering
- withhold
- within
- within spitting distance
Related terms ofwithering Additional synonymsDefinition causing death Diphtheria was a killing disease. Synonyms deadly, deathly, dangerous, fatal, destructive, lethal, mortal, murderous, death-dealing a series of murderous attacks Synonyms deadly, savage, brutal, destructive, fell (archaic), bloody, devastating, cruel, lethal, withering, ferocious, cut-throat, bloodthirsty, barbarous, internecine, death-dealing, sanguinary |