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withering Synonyms

Another word for withering

Choosing another word for withering depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Intended to make someone feel mortified, humiliated, or deeply scorned; severely critical.

Usage Example

"The film critic delivered a scathing review of the director's latest movie."

Strongest
scathing
blistering
Strong
cutting
devastating
biting
caustic
scornful
mordant

• adjective (Context 2)

Intense, overwhelming, or exhausting in force or degree (especially of heat or a physical barrage).

Usage Example

"The marathon runners struggled to maintain their pace in the scorching midday heat."

Strong
scorching
searing
relentless
oppressive
punishing

• adjective (Context 3)

Becoming dry, shriveled, and decaying; losing vitality or freshness.

Usage Example

"She trimmed the wilting leaves from the rosebush before watering the garden."

Strongest
wilting
shriveling
Strong
drooping
fading
dying

Opposites of withering

The opposite of withering shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

thriving
flourishing
complimentary
mild
blooming
flattering
gentle
encouraging
See all opposites of withering

• Nearby Words

withdrawn
withdrawnness
wither
withering
witheringly
withers
withhold

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Withering. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/withering
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