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pales

VERB

become, make lighter or weakened

Synonyms

STRONG

blanch decrease dim diminish dull fade faint lessen muddy tarnish whiten

WEAK

go white grow dull lose color lose luster

Antonyms

STRONG

brighten develop enlarge expand extend grow increase raise strengthen

WEAK

darken glow radiate

Example Sentences

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Matthew Murphy, representing Stewart Jones, said his client had showed "genuine, wholehearted remorse" but his financial gain "pales in comparison".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

However, this all pales in comparison to prime-aged fathers who have participation rates that frequently approach and surpass 95%, irrespective of their child’s age.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

But the listing threat pales in comparison to the company’s problem of falling sales and mounting losses.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026

Prices are still rising slightly, but this growth pales in comparison to recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Slowly the grey light trickles into the post and pales the flashes of the shells.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque