What is "belittle" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "belittle": cause to seem less serious; play down

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Meaning of "belittle": express a negative opinion of

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Meaning of "belittle": lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

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Synonyms:

criticize, decry, squelch, discredit, deride, scorn, downplay, disparage, underestimate, blister, derogate, lower, deprecate, knock, minimize, smear, undervalue, squash, rip, discount, slam, pan, roast, downgrade, diminish, scorch, depreciate, underrate, bad-mouth, put down, run down, sour grapes, take down, tear down, write off, cut down to size, cut to the quick, dispraise, dump on, pooh pooh, poor mouth, scoff at, shoot down, shoot full of holes, sneer at, take a swipe at, take down a peg,

Antonyms:

compliment, laud, praise, increase, enlarge, overrate, upgrade, build up, exaggerate, approve, commend, flatter, raise, overestimate, overvalue, value,