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Meanings of withering in английском

португальский
atrofia

Any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)

atrofia

Wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction.

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Examples for "atrophy"
Examples for "atrophy"
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Background: Unavoidable periods of disuse lead to muscle atrophy and functional decline.
Pubmed
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Conclusion: Unloading atrophy is associated with an increase in muscle sodium concentration.
Pubmed
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Botox users end up with 'muscle atrophy or loss of muscle mass.
The South African
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Segmental MRI analysis in mesial temporal atrophy provides added useful diagnostic information.
Pubmed
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Objective: Vulvovaginal atrophy is a common, but under-recognized condition affecting postmenopausal women.
Pubmed
Usage of withering in английском
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As a result, he has withering contempt for environmentalists' opposition to fracking.
The Guardian
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The UK cannot afford another five years of a withering science base.
The Guardian
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He was watching the telegram withering in the centre of the fire.
The Masquerader
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The withering away of a large lead for Remain is a surprise.
The Guardian
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The youth threw a withering glance in the direction of the speaker.
The Precipice: A Novel
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The crunch came with a withering attack in the Daily Telegraph yesterday.
The Guardian
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Possibly the custom is connected with the withering of the barren fig-tree.
Vanishing England
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The move brought withering criticism from fellow Republicans, Democrats and international allies.
Reuters
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They rallied and poured in a withering fire upon the scattered troops.
The Rising of the Red Man / A Romance of the Louis Riel Rebellio...
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Imagine the withering exchanges at the writers' meeting if somebody suggested it.
The Irish Times
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She didn't even offer me a withering look-something that spoke volumes.
Murder and salutations
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His friend gave him what was plainly meant for a withering look.
American empire: blood and iron
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The morning after the coronation I possess a handful of withering leaves.
My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year
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Bolton's book has drawn wide attention for its withering portrayal of Trump.
Reuters
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Nehemia gave him the withering glare that usually made people start sweating.
Throne of Glass
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Lasky offered Blake a withering look before turning to the DA's table.
Blind Man's Alley
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Translations for withering
португальский
atrofia
Withering through the time
Withering across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
Ireland
Common
United States of America
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