Synonyms:
annihilative, annihilating, devastating, withering
Meaning: wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction; "possessing annihilative power"; "a devastating hurricane"; "the guns opened a withering fire"
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
atrophy, withering
Meaning: any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
Usage examples
When at last the nature of his proposal flashed upon her pure mind, the effect was withering.
Something belittling and withering swept over all her estimate of herself, all her pleasant self-conceit.
'Aggrawatin' thing!' said the vixenish lady last-mentioned, darting a withering glance at the heavy gentleman.
Bergmann gave him a withering look of scorn, and said, 'Come here and I will show you.' Throwing off the belt and disconnecting the wires, he spun the armature around by hand.