withering
16 points
English
9 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #33,050
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Definitions
noun
any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
adjective
wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/wˈɪðɝːɪŋ/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural witherings
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
making light of
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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