Laxi Dictionary

American Dictionary

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Definition dwarf in American English

dwarf verb

[transitive]verb
/dwɔrf/
1

to make something seem small or unimportant

Example

Our small investment has been dwarfed by what the private sector has put in.

Synonyms and related words
play downminimizedownplay
2

to make someone seem small

Example

At over six feet in height, she dwarfs her opponents.

Synonyms and related words
reduceshrinkcondense
Definition dwarf in American English