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
We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control
our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we
are then master of the situation.