Definitions for belittle



Overview of verb belittle

The verb belittle has 3 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. minimize, belittle, denigrate, derogate

(cause to seem less serious; play down; "Don't belittle his influence")

2. disparage, belittle, pick at

(express a negative opinion of; "She disparaged her student's efforts")

3. diminish, belittle

(lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of; "don't belittle your colleagues")

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