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witheringly
Variant of wither
intransitive verb
- to dry up, as from great heat; shrivel; wilt: said esp. of plants
- to lose vigor or freshness; become wasted or decayed
- to weaken; languish: affection that soon withered
transitive verb
- to cause to wither
- to cause to quail or feel abashed, as by a scornful glance
Related Forms:
- witheringly adverb
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