"belittle" in the verb sense
1. minimize, belittle, denigrate, derogate
cause to seem less serious play down
"Don't belittle his influence"
2. disparage, belittle, pick at
express a negative opinion of
"She disparaged her student's efforts"
3. diminish, belittle
lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of
"don't belittle your colleagues"
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