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Meaning of belittle

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

belittle

Pronunciation:/bɨˈlɪt.əl//bɨˈlɪt.əl/

verb

Definitions

  1. 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 down
    Antonyms:exaggerate