withering

• Décrit quelque chose qui vise à humilier ou à mépriser quelqu'un, comme un regard ou une remarque cinglante ; s'emploie aussi pour des plantes qui se flétrissent ou se dessèchent.

Describes something that is intended to make someone feel humiliated or scornful; also used to describe plants that are drying up or decaying.

1. Devastating or destructiveC1formal

   Causing or capable of causing complete destruction or ruin.

   dévastateur, ruineux

   • The army faced withering fire from the enemy.
   • The criticism had a withering effect on his confidence.
   • The drought had a withering impact on the crops.

   Synonymesdeadlydestructivedevastatingfatalravagingruinousscorchingsearing

   Antonymesbeneficialconstructivehelpful

2. Scornful or contemptuousC1formal

   Expressing contempt or mockery in a way that belittles someone or something.

   mordant, cinglant (regard, remarque)

   • She gave him a withering look that silenced the room.
   • His withering sarcasm left everyone feeling uncomfortable.
   • The reviewer's withering remarks destroyed the play's reputation.

   Synonymescausticcontemptuouscuttingdismissivedisparagingmockingscathingscornfulsneeringstinging

   Antonymescomplimentarylaudatorypraising

• Nom désignant le processus de dépérissement, de déclin ou de dégénérescence, souvent dû à un manque d'usage ou à une négligence.

A noun referring to a process of weakening, decay, or degeneration, especially due to lack of use or neglect.

indénombrable

1. Weakening or degenerationC1formal

   A process of becoming weaker, less effective, or less active, often due to lack of use or neglect.

   dépérissement

   • The withering of his skills was evident after years of inactivity.
   • The company faced a slow withering of its market share.
   • The garden showed signs of withering due to the drought.

   Synonymesatrophydecaydeclinedegenerationdeteriorationfadingwaningwastingweakening

   Antonymesdevelopmentflourishinggrowthrevivalstrengthening

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire le processus de dessèchement, de flétrissement ou d'affaiblissement, souvent par manque d'humidité ou de vitalité.

A verb used to describe the process of becoming dry, shriveled, or weak, often due to lack of moisture or vitality.

1. Dry up or shrivelB2formal

   To become dry and shriveled, typically due to a loss of moisture.

   Se dessécher et se flétrir

   • The plants withered in the intense summer heat.
   • Leaves wither and fall from the trees in autumn.
   • Without water, the flowers quickly withered away.

   Synonymesdeclinedehydratedesiccatedry upfadesearshrivelwastewilt

   Antonymesbloomflourishgrowthrive

2. Lose vitality or strengthB2formal

   To gradually lose freshness, energy, or vigor; to decline or fade.

   se flétrir, perdre sa vigueur

   • Her enthusiasm for the project began to wither after months of setbacks.
   • The old empire slowly withered from within.
   • His hopes withered as the deadline passed without news.

   Synonymesatrophydeclinedwindlefadeflaglanguishshrivelweakenwilt

   Antonymesbloomflourishrevivethrive