micrify

[ mahy-kruh-fahy ]

verb (used with object)

, mi·cri·fied, mi·cri·fy·ing.

1. to make small or insignificant.

Word History and Origins

Origin of micrify¹

1830–40; micr- ( def ) + -ify

Related Words

• diminish
• dominate
• hinder
• overshadow