withering
adjective
1. wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
- the guns opened a withering fire
Similar word(s): destructive, annihilating, annihilative, devastating
2. making light of
- to compliments inflated I've a withering reply
Similar word(s): disrespectful, annihilating, devastating
Sentences with withering as an adjective:
- The D-Day troops came under withering fire.
- The playboy seemed oblivious to his withering fortune as he continued in his decadent lifestyle.
- Jane's mother in law gave her a withering look.He made withering remarks about his adversary.
verb
1. present participle of wither