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Meaning of belittles
The primary meaning of the word "belittles" is to make someone or something seem less important or worthy.
Etymology of belittles
The word "belittles" has its roots in the Old English words "be" (meaning "to make" or "to cause") and "lȳtel" or "lītel" (meaning "little"), with the suffix "-les" added to form a verb
The word has been in use since the 15th century, initially meaning "to make little" and later developing its modern meanings
Synonyms
diminishes
degrades
demeans
depreciates
devalues
disparages
slights
mocks
ridicules
scoffs
jeers
taunts
teases
insults
affronts
humiliates
mortifies
abases
depresses
lowers
reduces
minimizes
mitigates
lessens
weakens
undermines
underrates
underestimates
overlooks
ignores
disdains
scorns
belies
contradicts
denies
refutes
repudiates
spurns
rejects
dismisses
Definitions
- To make someone or something seem less important or worthy
- * To talk or behave in a way that shows you do not think someone or something is important or worthy of respect
- * To reduce the importance or value of something
Usage Examples
- His constant criticism belittles her efforts to improve her skills
- * The company's statement belittles the concerns of the environmental groups
- * She felt belittled by her boss's condescending tone