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withering
withering /ˈwɪð.ər.ɪŋ/ aep /-ɚ-/ adjective
1 F0 A withering look, remark, etc. is one that is intended to make someone feel ashamed: » He said that Lizzie had been drunk at the time and I saw her shoot him a withering glance.Thesaurus+: ↑Grimacing and frowning2 F0 severe and extremely critical: » He made a withering attack on government policy.Thesaurus+: ↑Critical and uncomplimentary |