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Meaning
Verb
●
To
knowingly
say that
something is
smaller
or less important than it
actually
is, especially as a way of
showing
contempt
or deprecation.
●
To make small.
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Origin
belittle
English
be-
English
be-
Middle English (1100-1500)
little
English
litel
Middle English (1100-1500)
lytel
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Understate
Denigrate
Degrade
Deprecate
Disparage
Downplay
Trivialize
Bagatellize
Condescend
Defame
Play Down
Make Light Of
Antonyms
Exaggerate
Related
Discredit
Mock
Disparage
Denigrate
Demean
Humiliate
Berate
Ridicule
Vilify
Criticize
Marginalize
Insult
Trivialize
Disrespect
Demonize
Embarrass
Offend
Patronise
Intimidate
Criticise
Harass
Mistreat
Dismiss
Oppress
Bully
Punish
Malign
Demonise
Praise
Betray
Deceive
Condemn
Blame
Despise
Scold
Chastise
Judge
Confuse
Hurt
Taunt
Shame
Disregard
Alienate
Victimize
Attack
Frighten
Overpower
Reprimand
Imprison
Exaggerate
Dehumanize
Forgive
Underestimate
Annoy
Abuse
Envy
Idolize
Devalue
Challenge
Personally Attack
More
Rhymes
It'Ll
Pittle
Little
Hittle
Bittle
Skittle
Brittle
Spittle
Whittle
Victual
Belittle
Jot And Tittle
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