Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
make someone feel small
idiomatic expression
/meɪk ˈsʌmwʌn fiːl smɔːl/
Definition
To make someone feel inadequate, inferior, or unimportant.
Examples
- His constant criticism really makes me feel small.
- She didn’t mean to make him feel small, but her comments had that effect.
- Don’t let anyone make you feel small; you have a lot to offer!
Meaning
This phrase describes a situation where a person is made to feel less significant or valued by the words or actions of another.
Synonyms
- belittle
- demean
- humiliate
- disparage
