English to English
adjective
- Tending to wither; causing to shrink or fade.
source: Webster 1913
noun
- any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
source: WordNet 3.0
adjective satellite
- wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
Possessing annihilative power.
A devastating hurricane.
The guns opened a withering fire.
source: WordNet 3.0
- making light of
Afire with annihilating invective.
A devastating portrait of human folly.
To compliments inflated I've a withering reply.
source: WordNet 3.0
