"belittle" | Definition and Related Words

Verb

is a type of: belittle, disparage, pick at - express a negative opinion of

subtypes: talk down - belittle through talk

same as: denigrate, derogate, minimize
is a type of: criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart - find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
subtypes:
- pan, tear apart, trash - express a totally negative opinion of
- discredit, disgrace - damage the reputation of
- deprecate, depreciate, vilipend - belittle
- belittle, denigrate, derogate, minimize - cause to seem less serious; play down
same as: disparage, pick at
is a type of: decrease, lessen, minify - make smaller

same as: diminish