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withering vs weakening

weakening vs withering

withering and weakening both are nouns.

withering and weakening both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
withering Yes Yes No No
weakening Yes Yes No No
As nouns, weakening is a hypernym of withering; that is, weakening is a word with a broader meaning than withering:
  • withering: any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
  • weakening: becoming weaker
withering (noun) weakening (noun)
any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use) the act of reducing the strength of something
becoming weaker
withering (adjective) weakening (adjective)
wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction causing debilitation
making light of moderating by making pain or sorrow weaker
Difference between withering and weakening

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