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dwarfing

The correct spelling is dwarfing.

How to pronounce dwarfing

verb

Say it like: Dwa-rfi-ng

The correct spelling is dwarfing. To render (much) smaller, turn into a dwarf (version). For example: "The newly-built skyscraper dwarfs all older buildings in the downtown skyline."

Usage Examples

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

Bach dwarfs all other composers.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To render (much) smaller, turn into a dwarf (version).
  2. 2.To make appear (much) smaller, puny, tiny.
  3. 3.To make appear insignificant.
  4. 4.To become (much) smaller.
  5. 5.To hinder from growing to the natural size; to make or keep small; to stunt.

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