dimming

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Dim \Dim\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dimmed; p. pr. & vb. n. Dimming.]

1.To render dim, obscure, or dark; to make less bright or distinct; to take away the luster of; to darken; to dull; to obscure; to eclipse. [1913 Webster]

A king among his courtiers, who dims all his attendants.— Dryden.[1913 Webster]

Now set the sun, and twilight dimmed the ways.— Cowper.[1913 Webster]

2.To deprive of distinct vision; to hinder from seeing clearly, either by dazzling or clouding the eyes; to darken the senses or understanding of. [1913 Webster]

Her starry eyes were dimmed with streaming tears.— C. Pitt.[1913 Webster]