English to English
withering
adjective (a)
- Tending to wither; causing to shrink or fade.(adjective)source: webster1913
noun (n)
- any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)(noun.event)source: wordnet30
adjective satellite (s)
- wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction(adj.all)Example:
The guns opened a withering fire.
source: wordnet30 - making light of(adj.all)Example:
To compliments inflated I've a withering reply.
source: wordnet30