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belittle
[ bih-lit-l ]
/ bɪˈlɪt l /
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verb (used with object), be·lit·tled, be·lit·tling.
to regard or portray as less impressive or important than appearances indicate; depreciate; disparage.
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British Dictionary definitions for belittle
belittle
/ (bɪˈlɪtəl) /
verb (tr)
to consider or speak of (something) as less valuable or important than it really is; disparage
to cause to make small; dwarf
Derived forms of belittle
belittlement, nounbelittler, nounbelittlingly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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