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belittle

/bɪ'lɪtəl/

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verb
cause to seem less serious; play down
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"Don't belittle his influence"

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denigrate derogate minimize

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disparage pick at
verb
express a negative opinion of
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disparage pick at

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knock pick apart criticise criticize
verb
lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of
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"don't belittle your colleagues"

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diminish

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minify lessen decrease

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