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  • present participle of wither.
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withering

[with-er-ing] / ˈwɪð ər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
shriveling
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
devastating
Synonyms


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He could be withering to Wall Street analysts and others who he believed lacked an understanding of the business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It's a nuanced view that doesn't lend itself to easy explanations – and has opened up Massie to withering attacks from Trump-aligned Republicans, a criticism his allies seek to dispel.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Streeting quit the government Thursday with a withering assessment of Starmer's leadership, but no other senior minister followed suit and the 43-year-old MP did not immediately trigger a leadership contest.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Civil rights activists in the South had a withering appraisal of the decision.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

Lawrences words, which remained safely immune to cross-examination by Lloyd Garrison through this tactic, were withering.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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