Hurtful and Withering

Hurtful

Hurtful adjective - Causing or capable of causing harm.

Withering and hurtful are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Withering" instead an adjective "Hurtful".

Nearby Words: hurt, hurting

Withering

Withering adjective - Wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction.
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Hurtful and withering are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hurtful" instead an adjective "Withering".

Nearby Words: wither, withered
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