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belittle
verb
Lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of
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bɨˈlɪt.əl
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verb
Lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of
“Don't belittle your colleagues”
verb
Express a negative opinion of
“She disparaged her student's efforts”
verb
Cause to seem less serious; play down
“Don't belittle his influence”
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Don't belittle your colleagues
She disparaged her student's efforts
Don't belittle his influence
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