belittle

Words with a similar base: belittle

'belittle'

[minimize.v.03] as in: cause to seem less serious; play down

Examples:
Don't belittle his influence

'belittle'

[disparage.v.01] as in: express a negative opinion of

Examples:
She disparaged her student's efforts

'belittle'

[diminish.v.02] as in: lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

Examples:
don't belittle your colleagues

Origins

					belittle (English)
├── be- (English)
│   └── be- (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── little (English)
    └── litel (Middle English (1100-1500))
        └── lytel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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