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Definition of withering adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

withering

adjective
 
/ˈwɪðərɪŋ/
 
/ˈwɪðərɪŋ/
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  1. (of a look, remark, etc.) intended to make somebody feel silly or ashamed
    • withering scorn
    • She gave him a withering look.
    • He treated the club directors with withering contempt.
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryWithering is used with these nouns:
    • contempt
    • fire
    • gaze
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