withering

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

ruОписывает что-то, предназначенное для того, чтобы заставить кого-то чувствовать унижение или презрение; также используется для описания растений, которые засыхают или разлагаются.esDescribe algo destinado a hacer que alguien se sienta humillado o despreciado; también se usa para plantas que se secan o se marchitan.frDécrit 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.deBeschreibt etwas, das darauf abzielt, jemanden zu demütigen oder verächtlich zu machen; wird auch für Pflanzen verwendet, die vertrocknen oder verfaulen.ptDescreve algo feito para humilhar ou desprezar alguém; também usado para descrever plantas que secam ou apodrecem.zh形容言语或目光等使人感到羞辱、轻蔑，令人无地自容；也用于形容植物枯萎、干枯或衰败。arيُستخدم لوصف شيء يهدف إلى إشعار شخص ما بالذل أو الاحتقار، مثل نظرة أو تعليق قاسٍ. كما يُستخدم لوصف النباتات التي تذبل أو تجف أو تتحلل.

1. Devastating or destructive C1 formal

   Causing or capable of causing complete destruction or ruin.

   • 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.

   ruСокрушительныйesDevastador o destructivofrdévastateur, ruineuxdeVernichtendptArrasadorzh毁灭性的arمُدمِّر

   同义词: deadlydestructivedevastatingfatalravagingruinousscorchingsearing

   反义词: beneficialconstructivehelpful

2. Scornful or contemptuous C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПрезрительныйesdespectivo, desdeñosofrmordant, cinglant (regard, remarque)deVerächtlichptDepreciativozh轻蔑的arازدرائي

   同义词: causticcontemptuouscuttingdismissivedisparagingmockingscathingscornfulsneeringstinging

   反义词: complimentarylaudatorypraising

• more withering comparative form
• most withering superlative form

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее процесс ослабления, упадка или дегенерации, особенно из-за отсутствия использования или пренебрежения.esSustantivo que denota el proceso de debilitamiento, deterioro o degeneración, especialmente por falta de uso o abandono.frNom désignant le processus de dépérissement, de déclin ou de dégénérescence, souvent dû à un manque d'usage ou à une négligence.deSubstantiv, das den Prozess des Welkens, Schwindens oder Verfalls bezeichnet, besonders durch Vernachlässigung oder mangelnde Nutzung.ptSubstantivo que designa o processo de enfraquecimento, declínio ou degeneração, especialmente por falta de uso ou negligência.zh名词，指逐渐衰退、萎缩或退化的过程，尤指因缺乏使用或疏忽照料而导致。arاسم يدل على عملية الضعف أو التدهور أو الانحطاط، خاصة بسبب الإهمال أو عدم الاستخدام.

1. Weakening or degeneration C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУвяданиеesMarchitamiento, atrofiafrdépérissementdeVerfallptEnfraquecimentozh萎缩arالوهن والانحلال

   同义词: atrophydecaydeclinedegenerationdeteriorationfadingwaningwastingweakening

   反义词: developmentflourishinggrowthrevivalstrengthening

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

ruГлагол, используемый для описания процесса высыхания, сморщивания или ослабления, часто из-за недостатка влаги или жизненной силы.esVerbo que describe el proceso de secarse, marchitarse o debilitarse, generalmente por falta de agua o vitalidad.frVerbe utilisé pour décrire le processus de dessèchement, de flétrissement ou d'affaiblissement, souvent par manque d'humidité ou de vitalité.deVerb, das den Prozess des Austrocknens, Schrumpfens oder Schwächerwerdens beschreibt, oft aufgrund von Feuchtigkeits- oder Vitalitätsmangel. Es bezeichnet das Welken und Verdorren von Pflanzen sowie das Dahinschwinden von Kräften, Schönheit oder Hoffnung.ptVerbo usado para descrever o processo de secar, murchar, encolher ou perder força e vitalidade, frequentemente por falta de água ou de energia vital.zh动词，用来描述因缺乏水分或生命力而干枯、萎缩或衰败的过程。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف عملية جفاف النبات أو ذبوله أو ضعفه، غالبًا بسبب نقص الماء أو فقدان الحيوية.

1. Dry up or shrivel B2 formal

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

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

   ruУвядатьesmarchitarsefrSe dessécher et se flétrirdeVerwelkenptSecar e murcharzh枯萎arذَبُلَ

   同义词: declinedehydratedesiccatedry upfadesearshrivelwastewilt

   反义词: bloomflourishgrowthrive

2. Lose vitality or strength B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУвядатьesmarchitarsefrse flétrir, perdre sa vigueurdeVerwelkenptDefinharzh枯萎arذَبُلَ

   同义词: atrophydeclinedwindlefadeflaglanguishshrivelweakenwilt

   反义词: bloomflourishrevivethrive

• withered past participle
• withered past simple
• withering present participle
• withers third person singular