withering
withering is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, withering is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofwithering
- To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.
- To cause to shrivel or dry up.
- To lose vigour or power; to languish; to pass away.
- To become helpless due to emotion.
- To make helpless due to emotion.
- To go against, resist; oppose.
- The process by which something withers.
- Tending to destroy, devastate, overwhelm or cause complete destruction.
Example: "The D-Day troops came under withering fire."
- Diminishing rapidly.
Example: "The playboy seemed oblivious to his withering fortune as he continued in his decadent lifestyle."
- Tending to make someone feel small; scornful in a mortifying way.
Example: "He made withering remarks about his adversary."
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