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
Despite her obvious capabilities, Hayes is hemmed in time and time again by her white, belittling bosses.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
Leave behind the screaming and belittling behaviors that breed unsafe environments for students.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
Rivals in Defensive Player of the Year discussions for nearly a decade, Green has often belittled Gobert and his impact on the court.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 6 May 2025
If she feels belittled by him in any way, that's a different conversation.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
Leave behind the screaming and belittling behaviors that breed unsafe environments for students.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
Rivals in Defensive Player of the Year discussions for nearly a decade, Green has often belittled Gobert and his impact on the court.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 6 May 2025
If she feels belittled by him in any way, that's a different conversation.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belittle
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Despite seeking help from her local GP, her concerns were initially dismissed.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Congressional Republicans, many of whom had also grown annoyed with Musk over the last few months, have largely dismissed the billionaire’s fiery opposition to the bill.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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Water deeply early in the day and avoid overhead watering to allow foliage to dry before nightfall to minimize fungal diseases.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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The 25-year-old’s sample might be small, but in an era of diminishing workloads, Zack Wheeler and Max Fried are the only current starters averaging 6 1/3 innings.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Augmenting Human Relationships with AI AI's role in enhancing efficiency does not diminish the need for human expertise in B2B interactions.—
John Bruno,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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For some reason, backup quarterbacks who make decent money are often disparaged when they should be celebrated.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
5 June 2025
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The leader responded on social media, disparaging Springsteen, and the rocker made sure to include his speech on the EP — a move that may have helped turn it into a bestseller.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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This legislation would promote the St. Louis Cardinals and denigrate the Royals, who won two of three games last week at Busch Stadium. Schroer, who is representing St. Charles County, is either making a joke or doesn’t seem all that interested in tackling the difficult decisions in the state.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2025
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Educate don't denigrate More than two-thirds of baby boomers want the next generation of inheritors to receive financial education to manage their inheritances responsibly.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Harry and Meghan have been criticized for making money out of projects that criticized the royal family, including through the multiyear, multimillion dollar Netflix deal that the Harry & Meghan documentary was part of.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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The document was quickly criticized for errors and citing studies that don’t exist, as first reported by NOTUS, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news site.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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“Belittle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belittle. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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