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

Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.
Mother Teresa