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Meanings of withering in English
Wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction.
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Examples for "devastating"
Examples for "devastating"
1
Of course, that onetime injection has a devastating long-term cost: climate change.
2
The wrong words at the wrong time can create devastating emotional scars.
3
However, experts say this won't be enough to end the devastating war.
4
Lewis' verdict for the future of the global oil industry is devastating.
5
This year is set to become the most devastating season since 2001.
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In the summer, Urbina captured the city of Durango, annihilating the Federals.
2
You would be doing the Führer a great favor by annihilating them.
3
Thus the chance of surprising and annihilating his army would be lost.
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He never gained a battle without annihilating the force opposed to him.
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But slavery exists only by annihilating or monopolizing these rights and legacies.
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Not annihilative, since Prag can hold out, though with prospect of famishing.
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And now she remembered that she had an annihilative weapon against him.... Had he led up to this subject on purpose?
Usage of withering in English
1
As a result, he has withering contempt for environmentalists' opposition to fracking.
2
The UK cannot afford another five years of a withering science base.
3
He was watching the telegram withering in the centre of the fire.
4
The withering away of a large lead for Remain is a surprise.
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The youth threw a withering glance in the direction of the speaker.
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The crunch came with a withering attack in the Daily Telegraph yesterday.
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Possibly the custom is connected with the withering of the barren fig-tree.
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The move brought withering criticism from fellow Republicans, Democrats and international allies.
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They rallied and poured in a withering fire upon the scattered troops.
10
Imagine the withering exchanges at the writers' meeting if somebody suggested it.
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She didn't even offer me a withering look-something that spoke volumes.
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His friend gave him what was plainly meant for a withering look.
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The morning after the coronation I possess a handful of withering leaves.
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Bolton's book has drawn wide attention for its withering portrayal of Trump.
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Nehemia gave him the withering glare that usually made people start sweating.
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Lasky offered Blake a withering look before turning to the DA's table.
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Withering across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
Ireland
Common
United States of America
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