verschrompelen — meaning in English

English meaning

• dwarf noun A person, animal, or plant much smaller than typical for its kind.
• shrink verb To become or make smaller.
• shrivel verb To shrink and wrinkle, especially from losing moisture.
• wither verb To shrink, dry up, or lose freshness, especially from lack of water.

Senses

verschrompelen is used for these senses in English:

• dwarf (transitive) To make appear (much) smaller, puny, tiny; to be much larger than.
• emaciate (intransitive) To become extremely thin or wasted.
• shrink (intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.
• shrivel (intransitive) To collapse inward; to crumble.
• wither (intransitive) To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.

dwarf — full definition

1. noun A person, animal, or plant much smaller than typical for its kind.
2. noun In folklore, a small humanlike being often skilled in crafting and mining.
3. verb To make something appear much smaller by comparison.

shrink — full definition

1. verb To become or make smaller.
2. verb To draw back or flinch, especially from fear or discomfort.
3. noun A psychiatrist or psychotherapist (informal).

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