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withering in Dutch

withering in Dutch is overweldigend, vernietigend, verbleken — withering means extremely harsh or scornful, intended to crush or humiliate.

withering in Dutch

overweldigend
adj
Tending to destroy, devastate, overwhelm, or cause complete destruction.
vernietigend
adj
Tending to destroy, devastate, overwhelm, or cause complete destruction.
verbleken
adj
Diminishing rapidly.
verleppen
adj
Diminishing rapidly.
iemand het zwijgen opleggen
adj
Tending to make someone feel small; scornful in a mortifying way.

What does "withering" mean?

  1. adjective Extremely harsh or scornful, intended to crush or humiliate.
    "She gave a withering look that silenced the room."
  2. adjective Rapidly declining or overwhelming in force.
    "The team came under withering attack in the final minutes."
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withering in a sentence

  • She gave a withering look that silenced the room.
  • The critic wrote a withering review of the film.
  • The team came under withering attack in the final minutes.

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What is "withering" in Dutch?

"withering" in Dutch is overweldigend, vernietigend, verbleken. withering means: Extremely harsh or scornful, intended to crush or humiliate.

How do you use "withering" in a sentence?

Example: "She gave a withering look that silenced the room." In Dutch, "withering" is overweldigend, vernietigend, verbleken.

Are there other ways to say "withering" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "withering": overweldigend, vernietigend, verbleken, verleppen, iemand het zwijgen opleggen.

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