Definitions

1. verb

to cause something to become smaller or more compact

“The machine was designed to smallen the metal scraps before recycling them.”

2. verb

to make or become less in size, amount, or degree

“The company tried to smallen its environmental impact by reducing waste.”

3. verb

to reduce or diminish something, often in a gradual or subtle way

“The new policy aimed to smallen the gap between rich and poor communities.”