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Definition dwarf in British English

dwarf verb

[transitive] verb
/dwɔː(r)f/
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 down minimize downplay
2

to make someone seem small

Example

At over 1.80 metres in height, she dwarfs her opponents.

Synonyms and related words
reduce thin compact
Definition dwarf in British English