word
Belittle
Bih-LIH-tuhl
/bɪˈlɪtʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
belittle
Dictionary meaning
To lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of.
Examples
- Don't belittle your colleagues.
- No one likes a boss that belittles them.
Synonyms: diminish
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