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belittle v. [
minimize, denigrate, derogate] cause to seem less serious; play down; "Don't belittle his influence"
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belittle v. [
disparage, pick at] express a negative opinion of; "She disparaged her student's efforts"
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belittle v. [
diminish] lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of; "don't belittle your colleagues"
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