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Meaning of dwarfing

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

dwarfing

verb

Definitions

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

    Synonyms:miniaturizeshrink
  2. To make appear (much) smaller, puny, tiny.

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

  3. To make appear insignificant.

    Example: Bach dwarfs all other composers.

    Synonyms:eclipseoutdooutmatchoutshadowoutshineoutstripovershadowput to shame
  4. To become (much) smaller.

    Synonyms:shrink