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DWARF Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word dwarf. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word dwarf. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for DWARF

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overshadow
verbv
verb

• be greater in significance than

• make appear small by comparison

• cast a shadow upon

eclipse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• one celestial body obscures another

verb

• be greater in significance than

• cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention

miniaturize
verbv
verb

• design or construct on a smaller scale

outdo
verbv
verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

• get the better of

outmatch
verbv
verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

outshine
verbv
verb

• shine brighter than

• attract more attention and praise than others

outstrip
verbv
verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

• go far ahead of

runt
nounn
noun

• disparaging terms for small people

shrink
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a physician who specializes in psychiatry

verb

• wither, as with a loss of moisture

• draw back, as with fear or pain

• reduce in size; reduce physically

• become smaller or draw together

• decrease in size, range, or extent

surpass
verbv
verb

• distinguish oneself

• be or do something to a greater degree

• move past

• be greater in scope or size than some standard

upstage
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• of the back half of a stage

noun

• the rear part of the stage

adverb

• at or toward the rear of the stage

adjective satellite

• remote in manner

verb

• treat snobbishly, put in one's place

• move upstage, forcing the other actors to turn away from the audience

• steal the show, draw attention to oneself away from someone else

gnome
nounn
noun

• a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure

• a short pithy saying expressing a general truth

nanus
nounn
noun

• a person who is markedly small

shadow
verb, nounv, n
noun

• shade within clear boundaries

• an unilluminated area

• something existing in perception only

• a premonition of something adverse

• an indication that something has been present

• refuge from danger or observation

• a dominating and pervasive presence

• a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements

• an inseparable companion

verb

• follow, usually without the person's knowledge

• cast a shadow over

• make appear small by comparison

Best Hypernyms For DWARF

Here is a list of related hypernyms for dwarf, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
being command dominate faerie faery fairy fay organism overlook overtop sprite stunt
Phrases (1)
small person

Alternatives for OVERSHADOW

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