as in dismisses
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
belittled the action star's acting ability
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Recent Examples of belittles
Tanya Reynolds offers a broader glimpse of Caroline Bingley, a character who often belittles Mary.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belittles
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When bumbling village policeman Derry (an endearing Nicholas Braun) dismisses any suspicion of foul play despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, it’s left to the sheep to prove otherwise — despite no ability to converse with their human counterparts beyond Lassie-style leading and hinting.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Ohio Republican Party chairman, Alex Triantafilou, dismisses Putsch's attacks as typical for a primary election.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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If the College Football Playoff expands, the urgency of the regular season diminishes by comparison, and in a sport that had, inarguably, the greatest regular season in sports, that's a huge blow.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Art thrives on openness, and any narrowing of that space diminishes it.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
7 May 2026
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The Thunder are also a low-pass offense; that minimizes the Lakers’ steal opportunities as well.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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The audit also criticizes the city for not trying to boost compliance by issuing fines.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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OpenAI memo criticizes Anthropic watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Still, Kennedy disparages germ theory and attempts to undermine it with shaky arguments.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2026
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There may not be campaign materials, including clothing that promotes or disparages any candidate on the ballot within 100 feet of the entrance to polling places.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Belittles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belittles. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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