Belittle

Language: English
Pronunciation: be-little
Part of Speech: noun

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To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation.

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"cause to seem less serious; play down"
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"express a negative opinion of"
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"lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of"
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