Definition of Belittle
Belittle
be·lit·tle


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To make someone or something seem less important or impressive.

e.g. She tends to belittle her colleagues' ideas in meetings.

(verb)
to make someone feel small, to make something or someone seem less than they actually are;

e.g. He was wrong to belittle the problem and do nothing to solve it.



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