as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
belittled the action star's acting ability
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Recent Examples of belittle
Pritchard is taking over for interim head coach Frank Reich, who replaced Troy Taylor in the spring after Taylor was dismissed for allegations of bullying and belittling staff.
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Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 29 Nov. 2025
But there are many people with a voice that belittles them.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
The bride shared that the moment left her feeling belittled, even as guests laughed along.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Instead of listening, prominent voices on the Left, like AOC, choose to belittle her.
—Amy Reichert, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
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Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 29 Nov. 2025
But there are many people with a voice that belittles them.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
The bride shared that the moment left her feeling belittled, even as guests laughed along.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Instead of listening, prominent voices on the Left, like AOC, choose to belittle her.
—Amy Reichert, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belittle
Verb
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In September, Hecox filed a notice to dismiss the lawsuit.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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Why was Alabama’s 31-17 loss to a 4-8 FSU team so easily dismissed by the committee?—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Cruz and other Republicans argued the decision minimized the gravity of an attack on the judiciary and could encourage future political violence.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Still seething after a sloppy 19-16 loss to the Detroit Lions, Johnson wasn’t hiding his dissatisfaction with a defeat that seemed to diminish his team’s momentum.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Kaufman moved there 30 years ago, and since that time the island’s community has diminished by degrees, its youth lured away by better employment prospects in Provo and overseas.—
Henry Wismayer,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In past election cycles, city leaders who were finalists for the event lobbed insults at one another, disparaging one another from across the country for a chance at the prestigious selection.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
4 Jan. 2026
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That’s not, however, to disparage those running.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Grok has also been used to generate images that denigrate people on the basis of their race or ethnicity.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Those who despise Bacharach’s fluting tunes and David’s simple — if emotive — lyrics, consigning them to often denigrated genres such as easy listening, elevator music, adult contemporary or luxe pop.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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House Democrats swiftly criticized the Senate.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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Bibelheimer also had good reason to criticize the film, as Ferrell’s portrayal of her was wildly at odds with the truth.—
Sarah Weinman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Belittle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belittle. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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