belittle in English dictionary

  • belittle

    Meanings and definitions of "belittle"

    • To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is.
    • verb
      To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is.
    • To make to seem unimportant.
    • to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is
    • verb
      cause to seem less serious; play down; "Don't belittle his influence"
    • verb
      express a negative opinion of; "She disparaged her student's efforts"
    • verb
      lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of; "don't belittle your colleagues"

    Synonyms of "belittle" in English dictionary

    derogate, pick at, criticise are the top synonyms of "belittle" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "belittle" in English dictionary

    flatter is the antonym of "belittle" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of belittle

    • belittle ( third-person singular simple present belittles, present participle belittling, simple past and past participle belittled)
    • belittle (third-person singular simple present belittles, present participle belittling, simple past and past participle belittled)

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