Synonyms of belittles

belittles

verb

present tense third-person singular of belittle

as in dismisses

to express scornfully one's low opinion of

belittled the action star's acting ability

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismisses
• diminishes
• minimizes
• criticizes
• disparages
• denigrates
• decries
• derogates
• denounces
• deprecates
• depreciates
• bad-mouths
• discounts
• trashes
• condemns
• disses
• dislikes
• runs down
• discredits
• talks down
• dumps on
• plays down
• scolds
• writes off
• cries down
• poor-mouths
• trash-talks
• vilipends
• abuses
• maligns
• kisses off
• puts down
• vilifies
• defames
• disgraces
• slanders
• disapproves (of)
• censures
• rips
• discommends
• slurs
• traduces
• asperses
• reprehends
• reprobates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exalts
• applauds
• praises
• extols
• magnifies
• lauds
• endorses
• recommends
• glorifies
• approves
• favors
• commends
• sanctions
• acclaims
• compliments
• countenances
• eulogizes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of belittles

Will’s obsessive, put-upon mother, Susan (Tandi Wright), belittles Alice, dresses her down for her attire at the funeral, and forces her to wear heels that don’t fit, leaving her feet bloody. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 10 July 2026

Trump, on the other hand, belittles and degrades people every day. — Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026

Tanya Reynolds offers a broader glimpse of Caroline Bingley, a character who often belittles Mary. — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026

Morin says these conversations can strengthen a healthy relationship, or point out flaws in an unhealthy one, such as if your partner fails to take you seriously or belittles your feelings. — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026

But there are many people with a voice that belittles them. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025