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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belittler
detractor
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Quarterbacks Brock Purdy and Jalen Hurts have outstanding pedigrees and produced in Super Bowls yet still have their detractors nationwide and within the fan base.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026 -
The choice stunned supporters and detractors alike.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Jan. 2026
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“Belittler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belittler. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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