as in dismisses
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
belittled the action star's acting ability
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Recent Examples of belittles
Tanya Reynolds offers a broader glimpse of Caroline Bingley, a character who often belittles Mary.
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Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Morin says these conversations can strengthen a healthy relationship, or point out flaws in an unhealthy one, such as if your partner fails to take you seriously or belittles your feelings.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
But there are many people with a voice that belittles them.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Morin says these conversations can strengthen a healthy relationship, or point out flaws in an unhealthy one, such as if your partner fails to take you seriously or belittles your feelings.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
But there are many people with a voice that belittles them.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belittles
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Russia dismisses such claims as nonsense.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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Goodspeed dismisses that idea as well.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
Verb
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When your audience definition is wrong, your spend is wrong—and your growth diminishes.—
Sonia Thompson,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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This minimizes the disruption to the natural contours of the streams.—
Stefan Ionescu
May 20,
New Atlas,
20 May 2026
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This minimizes the risk of being locked in lengthy procurement processes, which are often the reason for inflated costs and numerous inefficiencies.—
Miroslav Katsarov,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The audit also criticizes the city for not trying to boost compliance by issuing fines.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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OpenAI memo criticizes Anthropic watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Still, Kennedy disparages germ theory and attempts to undermine it with shaky arguments.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2026
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There may not be campaign materials, including clothing that promotes or disparages any candidate on the ballot within 100 feet of the entrance to polling places.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Belittles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belittles. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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