CEFR B2

withering

verb/adjective

Meaning

Becoming weaker, drier, or less important; or causing something to become weaker, drier, or less important.

Examples

The plant's leaves started withering from lack of water.
His confidence was withering under the constant criticism.

Synonyms: fading, wilting, declining, withering

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withering (B2)

verb/adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪðərɪŋ/

Definition

Becoming weaker, drier, or less important; or causing something to become weaker, drier, or less important.

Examples

The plant's leaves started withering from lack of water.
His confidence was withering under the constant criticism.
The old building was slowly withering away.

How to Use withering

wither away (phrasal verb): To gradually become weaker or disappear. — "The abandoned house seemed to wither away over the years."
wither on the vine (idiom): To fail to develop or progress because of neglect or lack of support. — "Without funding, the project was left to wither on the vine."

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