belittle

verb

Meaning

Make someone or something seem unimportant or lacking in value.

Examples

It is unkind to belittle the achievements of others just to make yourself feel superior.
He constantly belittles his own contributions, failing to realize how much he actually helps the project.

Synonyms: dismiss, downplay, demean, disparage

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belittle

verb

Pronunciation: /bɪˈlɪt.əl/

Definition

Make someone or something seem unimportant or lacking in value.

Examples

It is unkind to belittle the achievements of others just to make yourself feel superior.
He constantly belittles his own contributions, failing to realize how much he actually helps the project.
The critic was accused of belittling the director's work rather than offering constructive feedback.

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