kutistua — 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.

Senses

kutistua is used for these senses in English:

• dwarf (transitive) To make appear (much) smaller, puny, tiny; to be much larger than.
• shrink (intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.

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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