withering

[ˈwɪðərɪŋ]

withering Definition

  • 1causing someone to feel ashamed, embarrassed, or humiliated
  • 2becoming weaker or smaller and losing energy or force

Using withering: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "withering" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Her withering criticism of his work left him feeling demoralized.

  • Example

    The plant was withering from lack of water.

  • Example

    The company's profits have been withering for years.

withering Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for withering

Antonyms for withering

Phrases with withering

  • a look that expresses contempt, disapproval, or anger

    Example

    She gave him a withering look and walked away.

  • gradual decline or disappearance

    Example

    The town's economy has been withering away for decades.

  • withering heights

    a state of great decline or decay

    Example

    The once-thriving city had reached withering heights of poverty and crime.

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Summary: withering in Brief

The adjective 'withering' [ˈwɪðərɪŋ] describes something that causes shame or humiliation, or something that is becoming weaker or smaller. It can be used to describe criticism, as in 'Her withering criticism of his work left him feeling demoralized,' or the decline of a plant or business, as in 'The plant was withering from lack of water' and 'The company's profits have been withering for years.'