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dwarfing

/ˈdwɔːrfɪŋ/ /ˈdwɔːrfɪn/

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verb

To render (much) smaller, turn into a dwarf (version).

Examples :

"The skyscraper was so tall that it was dwarfing all the smaller buildings around it. "

appearance nature

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verb

To make appear (much) smaller, puny, tiny.

Examples :

"The newly-built skyscraper dwarfs all older buildings in the downtown skyline."

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verb

To make appear insignificant.

Examples :

"Bach dwarfs all other composers."

appearance action

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verb

To become (much) smaller.

Examples :

"The skyscraper was dwarfing the older buildings around it. "

appearance process

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verb

To hinder from growing to the natural size; to make or keep small; to stunt.

Examples :

"Lack of sunlight was dwarfing the tomato plants, preventing them from growing tall and strong. "

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