intended to make someone feel humiliated; scornful

a withering look

(of heat) intense; scorching

protective cover to escape withering heat

(of a plant) become dry and shrivelled

the grass had withered to an unappealing brown

fall into decay or decline

it is not true that old myths either die or wither away

humiliate (someone) with a scornful look or manner

she withered him with a glance