belittles; belittled; belittling
: to describe (someone or something) as little or unimportant
The critic belittled the author's work.
Her detractors are in the habit of belittling her accomplishments.
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“Belittle.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/belittle. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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