 belittle |
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| 1. | [ verb ] express a negative opinion of | |
| Synonyms: | find_fault_with pick_at disparage | |
| Examples: | "She disparaged her student's efforts" |
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| Related terms: | flatter criticize pan minimize deprecate discredit disparagement | |
| 2. | [ verb ] belittle | |
| Synonyms: | denigrate derogate minimize | |
| Examples: | "Don't belittle his influence" |
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| Related terms: | disparage talk_down minimum disparagement minimization | |
| 3. | [ verb ] lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of | |
| Synonyms: | diminish | |
| Examples: | "don't belittle your colleagues" |
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| Related terms: | decrease | |
| Similar spelling: |
belittled belittling beltlike beltless |
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