dwarfing

²dwarf

verb

Definition of DWARF

transitive verb

1

: to restrict the growth of : stunt

2

: to cause to appear smaller or to seem inferior <has dwarfed the achievements of her predecessors>

intransitive verb

: to become smaller

Examples of DWARF

1. <shrubs dwarfed by the lack of water>

First Known Use of DWARF

circa 1626

Related to DWARF

Synonyms: stunt, suppress

Related Words: arrest, catch, check, halt, hold up, stall, stay, still, stop; balk, block, hold back, impede, obstruct, stem; diminish, downsize, shrink

Near Antonyms: advance, boost, encourage, forward, foster, nourish, nurture, promote

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