Any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
Wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction.
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.
5 The youth threw a withering glance in the direction of the speaker.
6 The crunch came with a withering attack in the Daily Telegraph yesterday.
7 Possibly the custom is connected with the withering of the barren fig-tree.
8 The move brought withering criticism from fellow Republicans, Democrats and international allies.
9 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.
11 She didn't even offer me a withering look-something that spoke volumes.
12 His friend gave him what was plainly meant for a withering look.
13 The morning after the coronation I possess a handful of withering leaves.
14 Bolton's book has drawn wide attention for its withering portrayal of Trump.
15 Nehemia gave him the withering glare that usually made people start sweating.
16 Lasky offered Blake a withering look before turning to the DA's table.
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