Another word for withering

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withering

modif.

shriveling, shrinking, wilting; see decaying.

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I can read Islamic extremists who say much the same thing, and deserve the same withering contempt.
Rhyn gave Katie a long, withering look that she bore with crossed arms.
Alex glanced up from the paperwork, giving Rob a withering look.
She crossed her arms and sat on the arm of the couch, pinning him with a withering look.
The principal difference from the manner described of making black tea lies in the omission of the withering and fermenting, and the substitution for those of a steaming or panning process.

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