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belittle

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of belittle

to express scornfully one's low opinion of

belittled the action star's acting ability

Synonyms of belittle

bad-mouth, cry down, decry, denigrate, deprecate, depreciate, derogate, diminish, dis (also diss) [slang], discount, dismiss, disparage, kiss off, minimize, play down, poor-mouth, put down, run down, talk down, trash, trash-talk, vilipend, write off

Words Related to belittle

disapprove (of), dislike

censure, condemn, criticize, denounce, reprehend, reprobate

asperse, defame, malign, rip, slander, slur, traduce, vilify

discredit, disgrace

Phrases Synonymous with belittle

Near Antonyms of belittle

approve, countenance, endorse (also indorse), favor, recommend, sanction

commend, compliment, eulogize

Antonyms of belittle

acclaim, applaud, exalt, extol (also extoll), glorify, laud, magnify, praise

Synonym Discussion of belittle

decry, depreciate, disparage, belittle mean to express a low opinion of. decry implies open condemnation with intent to discredit.

- decried their defeatist attitude

depreciate implies a representing as being of less value than commonly believed.

- critics depreciate his plays for being unabashedly sentimental

disparage implies depreciation by indirect means such as slighting or invidious comparison.

- disparaged polo as a game for the rich

belittle usually suggests a contemptuous or envious attitude.

- belittled the achievements of others

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