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withering in German

withering in German is alleszerstörend, vernichtend, zerstörerisch — withering means extremely harsh or scornful, intended to crush or humiliate.

withering in German

alleszerstörend
adj
Tending to destroy, devastate, overwhelm, or cause complete destruction.
vernichtend
adj
Tending to destroy, devastate, overwhelm, or cause complete destruction.
zerstörerisch
adj
Tending to destroy, devastate, overwhelm, or cause complete destruction.
dahinschwindend
adj
Diminishing rapidly.
schwindend
adj
Diminishing rapidly.
vernichtend
adj
Tending to make someone feel small; scornful in a mortifying way.
verächtlich
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."

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.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "withering" in German?

"withering" in German is alleszerstörend, vernichtend, zerstörerisch. 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 German, "withering" is alleszerstörend, vernichtend, zerstörerisch.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "withering": alleszerstörend, vernichtend, zerstörerisch, dahinschwindend, schwindend, verächtlich.

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