withering
/wˈɪðɝɪŋ/
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Definitions
Adjective Satellite
wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction; "possessing annihilative power"; "a devastating hurricane"; "the guns opened a withering fire"
Adjective Satellite
making light of; "afire with annihilating invective"; "a devastating portrait of human folly"; "to compliments inflated I''ve a withering reply"- W.S.Gilbert
Noun
any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)