Associations to the word «Belittle»

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

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.