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Meaning of belittle in English
Pronunciation
/bəˈlɪdl/
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Verb
belittle
Etymology
late 18th century: from be- + little; a coinage of Thomas Jefferson originally meaning ‘diminish in size, make small’
Definitions
1.
belittle
Examples
« Don't belittle his influence »
2.
express a negative opinion of
Examples
« She disparaged her student's efforts »
Antonyms
flatter
blandish
3.
lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of
Examples
« don't belittle your colleagues »