withering

Words with a similar base: withering

'withering'

[atrophy.n.02] as in: any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)

'withering'

[shrivel.v.01] as in: wither, as with a loss of moisture

Examples:
The fruit dried and shriveled

'withering'

[fade.v.02] as in: lose freshness, vigor, or vitality

Examples:
Her bloom was fading

'withering'

[annihilative.s.01] as in: wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction

Examples:
possessing annihilative power
a devastating hurricane
the guns opened a withering fire

'withering'

[annihilating.s.02] as in: making light of; ; ; - W.S.Gilbert

Examples:
afire with annihilating invective
a devastating portrait of human folly
to compliments inflated I've a withering reply

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