Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
belittle
verb
/bɪˈlɪtəl/
Definition
To make someone or something seem less important or significant.
Examples
- She felt hurt when her manager belittled her efforts during the meeting.
- It’s not fair to belittle someone for making mistakes.
Meaning
When you belittle someone, you are dismissing their worth or value.
Synonyms
- deprecate
- disparage
- denigrate
- belittle
