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View definitions for withering

withering

adjective as in shriveling

adjective as in devastating

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Look at the withering commentary from Bernie Sanders: “It’s not just Kamala,” he said.

From Salon

The juxtaposition of scenes of her surveying her estate’s grounds and telling her landscaping staff what she wants to be done against the echo of her brother Eric Scott’s voice saying “To this day, I despise gardening” is withering.

From Salon

But most memorable in a series of withering attacks on Ten Hag came from Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher in the wake of a 4-0 defeat by Crystal Palace.

From BBC

On Wednesday afternoon, Kamala Harris stood in front of the vice-presidential residence in Washington DC, and delivered a short but withering attack on her Republican presidential opponent.

From BBC

When Peter A. Patterson approached the lectern to defend the ghost gun industry, he faced almost withering skepticism from Barrett and Roberts.

From Slate

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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