Associations to the word «Belittle»
Noun
- Ridicule
- Nimitz
- Subordinate
- Insult
- Accomplishment
- Matron
- Opponent
- Dignity
- Holocaust
- Injustice
- Achievement
- Remark
- Prejudice
- Attitude
- Denial
- Refuse
- Comment
- Abuse
- Genius
- Humour
- Critic
- Sprang
- Saying
- Warning
- Respect
- Hitler
- Calling
- Attempt
- Streak
- Intention
- Importance
- Tendency
- Hero
- Ability
- Anger
- Emotion
- Behavior
- Felt
- Magnitude
- Lack
- Tactic
- Sympathy
- Speech
- Neighbor
- Anything
- Talent
- Far
- Fight
- Feel
- Opportunity
- Fact
Adjective
Verb
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Wiktionary
BELITTLE, verb. To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is.
Dictionary definition
BELITTLE, verb. Cause to seem less serious; play down; "Don't belittle his influence".
BELITTLE, verb. Express a negative opinion of; "She disparaged her student's efforts".
BELITTLE, verb. Lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of; "don't belittle your colleagues".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.