as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
belittled the action star's acting ability
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Recent Examples of belittle
The problem is not just that Trump himself belittles intelligence.
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David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 2 July 2025
Yet, signs like these serve only to dehumanize, alienate, and belittle their contributions.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Not to belittle the trauma of anyone unfortunate enough to be aboard the Triumph, but this Trainwreck, premiering Tuesday, intentionally toes the line between tragedy and comedy.
—Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
Asked about the incident by the New Yorker writer, LuPone responded with a comment that belittled Lewis’ career.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 May 2025
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David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 2 July 2025
Yet, signs like these serve only to dehumanize, alienate, and belittle their contributions.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Not to belittle the trauma of anyone unfortunate enough to be aboard the Triumph, but this Trainwreck, premiering Tuesday, intentionally toes the line between tragedy and comedy.
—Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
Asked about the incident by the New Yorker writer, LuPone responded with a comment that belittled Lewis’ career.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belittle
Verb
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The felony charges were dismissed with prejudice, meaning they can't be refiled.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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While rumors suggested that the two met off the coast in their yachts, Wolff has dismissed the report.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
Verb
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This can look like: Taking accountability for your actions or lack thereof without deflecting responsibility or minimizing its impact.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 July 2025
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Rarely has an executive ever shown the kind of patience that Getz is displaying with the 2023 All-Star and Silver Slugger winner, who has diminished his trade value by hitting .219 with a .656 OPS since the start of ’24.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Stars regularly raise prices on their services while diminishing their quality.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Our family was disparaged in the hallways of the school by the music teacher.—
BJ,
Denver Post,
3 July 2025
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His work has been disparaged and diminished since the 5-0 defeat in Munich against PSG.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
2 July 2025
Verb
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President Donald Trump has long used nicknames to denigrate his political foes.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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President Trump in his first 100 days tested that system like rarely before, signing dozens of executive orders, closing or sharply reducing government agencies funded by Congress, and denigrating judges who have issued dozens of rulings against him.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2025
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Rather than opt for a two-year extension of the current lease, which has been criticized by some residents since it was signed in 1997, the Bengals and the county agreed on a new 11-year lease.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
2 Aug. 2025
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The comedian and political commentator has long criticized late-night hosts like Seth Meyers and Jimmy Kimmel.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Belittle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belittle. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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