Belittle — synonyms, definition

1. belittle (Verb)

abuse affront decry denigrate deprecate derogate diminish dishonour disparage insult lower minimise minimize offend pick at ridicule scorn slander slur

belittle (Verb) — Cause to seem less serious; play down. ex. "Don't belittle his influence"

belittle (Verb) — Express a negative opinion of. ex. "She belittled her student's efforts"

belittle (Verb) — Lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of. ex. "don't belittle your colleagues"

criticise criticize damn decrease knock lessen minify pick apart deprecate depreciate discredit disgrace pan talk down tear apart trash vilipend