withering Meaning & Definition
What Does Withering Mean?
Withering is used as an adjective meaning Tending to destroy, devastate, overwhelm, or cause complete destruction. It is also used to mean Diminishing rapidly. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of wither. As a noun, it means The process by which something withers.
Quick Facts About Withering
| Part of speech | adjective, verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈwɪðəɹɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | atrophy, devastating and annihilative |
| Plural | witherings |
| Comparative / superlative | more withering, most withering |
Withering Definition (Adjective)
- Tending to destroy, devastate, overwhelm, or cause complete destruction.
The D-Day troops came under withering fire.
- Diminishing rapidly.
The playboy seemed oblivious to his withering fortune as he continued in his decadent lifestyle.
- Tending to make someone feel small; scornful in a mortifying way.
Jane's mother in law gave her a withering look.
Withering as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of wither
Withering as a Noun
- The process by which something withers.
Verb
- To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.
- To cause to shrivel or dry up.
- To lose vigour or power; to languish; to pass away.
- To become helpless due to emotion.
- To make helpless due to emotion.
Verb
- To go against, resist; oppose.
Synonyms of Withering
Withering synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Withering
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Withering in a Sentence
The D-Day troops came under withering fire.
The playboy seemed oblivious to his withering fortune as he continued in his decadent lifestyle.
Jane's mother in law gave her a withering look.
He made withering remarks about his adversary.
Word Forms & Grammar
withering (comparative more withering, superlative most withering)
withering
withering (plural witherings)
Words That Rhyme With Withering
Origin of Withering
From wither + -ing.
How Do You Say Withering?
The standard pronunciation of withering is //ˈwɪðəɹɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Withering
Is withering an adjective or a verb?
Withering is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb and a noun.
What is another word for withering?
You can replace withering with words such as atrophy, devastating and annihilative. See the full list of withering synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of withering?
The plural of withering is witherings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of withering?
The comparative form is more withering and the superlative form is most withering.