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Từ điển WordNet v3.1 - WordNet Dictionary
withering
any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use) • Syn: atrophy • Derivationally related forms: wither, atrophy (for: atrophy) • Hypernyms: weakening
1. wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction (Freq. 1) - possessing annihilative power - a devastating hurricane - the guns opened a withering fire • Syn: annihilative, annihilating, devastating • Similar to: destructive • Derivationally related forms: annihilate (for: annihilative) 2. making light of - afire with annihilating invective - a devastating portrait of human folly - "to compliments inflated I've a withering reply"- W.S.Gilbert • Syn: annihilating, devastating • Similar to: disrespectful
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