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perishing
[ per-i-shing ]
/ ˈpɛr ɪ ʃɪŋ /
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adjective
causing destruction, ruin, extreme discomfort, or death: lost in the perishing cold.
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OTHER WORDS FROM perishing
per·ish·ing·ly, adverbnon·per·ish·ing, adjectiveun·per·ish·ing, adjectiveWords nearby perishing
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How to use perishing in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for perishing
perishing
/ (ˈpɛrɪʃɪŋ) /
adjective
informal (of weather, etc) extremely cold
slang (intensifier qualifying something undesirable)it's a perishing nuisance!
Derived forms of perishing
perishingly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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