belittle
Pronunciation:
/bɨˈlɪt.əl//bɨˈlɪt.əl/verb
Definitions
To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation.
Example: Don't belittle your colleagues.
Synonyms:bagatellizedegradedenigratedeprecatedisparagedownplaymake light ofplay downAntonyms:exaggerate