belittled Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb cause to seem less serious; play down
   minimize; derogate; denigrate; belittle.
   
   • Don't belittle his influence
2. verb express a negative opinion of
   pick at; disparage; belittle.
   
   • She disparaged her student's efforts
3. verb lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of
   diminish; belittle.
   
   • don't belittle your colleagues
4. adjective satellite made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth)
   small; diminished.
   
   • her comments made me feel small

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