Origin: Germanic
Old English prefix
Belittle has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Verb
1
cause to seem less serious; play down
"Don't belittle his influence"
2
express a negative opinion of
"She disparaged her student's efforts"
3
lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of
"don't belittle your colleagues"
4
To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation.
Example Sentences
"Don't belittle his influence"
verb
"She disparaged her student's efforts"
verb
"don't belittle your colleagues"
verb
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