belittle
verb (used with object)
to regard or portray as less impressive or important than appearances indicate; depreciate; disparage.
has been belittling
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present perfect progressiveof belittle (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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For months Fury has been belittling Usyk's heavyweight capabilities.
From BBC ● May 16, 2024
