German-English translations for abdunkeln

dim
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The lighting was too dim for me to make out his facial features.He may be a bit dim, but hes not stupid.His vision grew dimmer as he aged.
obscure
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an obscure passage or inscription; The speaker made obscure references to little-known literary worksThe etymological roots of the word "blizzard" are obscure and open to debate.
reduce
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to reduce weight, speed, heat, expenses, price, personnel etcto reduce a sergeant to the ranksto reduce a province or a fort