belittlement
noun
Pronunciation: bɪˈlɪtəlmənt
Definition
The act of making someone or something seem unimportant, small, or of little value.
Examples
She refused to tolerate any further belittlement of her contributions to the project.
The constant belittlement from his peers eventually destroyed his self-confidence.
His tone carried a subtle belittlement that made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
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