What does dwarfing mean?
Dwarfing means present participle and gerund of dwarf.
Dwarfing
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of dwarf.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of dwarf
- The situation where something is made to seem (relatively) small or unimportant.
Example Sentences
Such intentional dwarfings of the human figure can carry different political valences, depending on the work that frames them.
Synonyms for dwarfing
Antonyms for dwarfing
Related Words
Word Forms
- dwarfings
Usage Notes
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How do you use dwarfing in a sentence?
Such intentional dwarfings of the human figure can carry different political valences, depending on the work that frames them.
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