Both Uses of
wither
in
Harry Potter (#4) and the Goblet of Fire
- Hagrid launched himself forward on top of the skrewt that was cornering Harry and Ron and flattened it; a blast of fire shot out of its end, withering the pumpkin plants nearby.†
Chpt 21
- Ron gave her a withering look.†
Chpt 23 *
Definition:
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(wither) to shrivel (wrinkle and contract -- usually from lack of water)
or:
to become weaker; or feel humiliated