Meaning of the word withering in English

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withering

US /ˈwɪð.ɚ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈwɪð.ɚ.ɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

A withering look, remark, etc. is one that is intended to make someone feel ashamed:

Example:
He said that Lizzie had been drunk at the time and I saw her shoot him a withering glance.
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