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withering

'wɪðɝrɪŋ

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noun
any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
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atrophy

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weakening
adjective
making light of
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"to compliments inflated I've a withering reply"

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annihilating devastating disrespectful
adjective
wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
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"the guns opened a withering fire"

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annihilating annihilative devastating destructive

Examples of withering

"to compliments inflated I've a withering reply"
"the guns opened a withering fire"