belittle

Verb

Meaning

To make little or less in a moral sense; to speak of in a depreciatory or contemptuous way.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

minimize diminish disparage denigrate derogate lower attack reduce abuse discount dismiss knock degrade lessen ridicule
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Antonyms

increase love adore honor celebrate praise
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Hypernyms

minify decrease knock lessen criticise disparage

Hyponyms

pan minimize trash disgrace denigrate depreciate

Derivatives

belittled belittling

Examples

don't belittle your colleagues Source: Internet

She disparaged her student's efforts Source: Internet

Don't belittle his influence Source: Internet

And I say, “Yeah, but did you hear that person belittle my masterpiece?” Source: Internet

Abusers follow a pattern of behavior where they put down and belittle their partners, thereby destroying their self-esteem and sense of self-worth. Source: Internet

Lili Reinhart intentions were not to belittle the blm movement it was to bring more attention to it. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Belisha beacon Belisle belitter belittled belittled myself belittlement