Pronunciation: /ˈwɪðərɪŋ/
verb to become dry and shriveled
A1 The flower is withering because it hasn't been watered.
A2 The leaves on the tree are withering due to lack of sunlight.
B1 The relationship between the two friends started withering after a misunderstanding.
B2 The once vibrant city center is now withering away as businesses close down.
C1 The author's reputation began withering after a series of controversial statements.
C2 The political party's popularity is withering as more scandals come to light.
adjective causing someone to shrink or shrivel up, especially as a result of a loss of moisture
A1 The flowers in the garden were withering from lack of water.
A2 The old house had a withering paint job that needed to be redone.
B1 The withering leaves on the tree indicated that it needed more sunlight.
B2 Her withering confidence was evident in the way she avoided eye contact.
C1 The withering relationship between the two countries was causing tension in the region.
C2 The withering economy was a major concern for policymakers.
adverb in a way that causes someone or something to shrink or shrivel up
A1 The flowers in the garden were withering quickly.
A2 She looked at him with a withering glare.
B1 The old building stood withering away in the abandoned town.
B2 His withering criticism left her feeling defeated.
C1 The withering heat of the desert was unbearable.
C2 Her withering sarcasm cut through the tension in the room.
formal The drought caused the plants to start withering in the sun.
informal I forgot to water my flowers and now they're withering away.
slang The heat is making me feel like I'm withering into a raisin.
figurative His dreams of becoming a famous actor were slowly withering as he struggled to find work.
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