1
[ verb ] express a negative opinion of

Synonyms

find_fault_with pick_at disparage

Examples

"She disparaged her student's efforts"

Related terms

flatter criticize pan minimize deprecate discredit disparagement

2
[ verb ] belittle

Synonyms

denigrate derogate minimize

Examples

"Don't belittle his influence"

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"

Related terms

decrease

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

B IH0 L IH1 T AH0 L

Similar Spelling

belittled belittling beltlike beltless

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