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, words, words! They shut one off from the universe.
Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with
things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.