Synonyms for

Withering

Verb / ˈwɪðɜ:ɪŋ / Another word for withering — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Wilt, shrivel, or decay; lose vitality or freshness.

Synonyms & similar words

devastating atrophy shrivelup annihilating wither shrink fade annihilative shrivel shriveling wilting fading decaying dying parched wilted shriveled waning weakening failing diminishing sagging drooping failing languishing dwindling

Example sentences

  1. The withering heat made me feel like a raisin.
  2. The flowers were withering without water.
  3. The plant was withering away in the hot sun.
  4. The withering leaves fell off the tree.
  5. The withering vine could no longer hold its weight.

Quotes

  • The withering away of the state into economic functions is, in fact, one of the forms in which it reveals itself as the state of capital.
  • The withering away of the darkness and the rising of the sun is the most beautiful witness to the reality of Christ's resurrection.
  • The withering away of the ego is the ultimate enlightenment.

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