Definitions

1. verb

to make something smaller in size or amount

“The rainstorm began to ensmall the waves as it approached the shore.”

2. verb

to reduce in scope or degree

“The company’s plans were slowly being ensmall to fit the reduced budget.”

3. verb

to reduce the power or extent of

“The new policy was designed to ensmall the government’s influence over local affairs.”

4. verb

to decrease or reduce (something) in size, amount, or degree

“The heat wave began to ensmall the effects of the drought.”