1. to make someone or something seem small, unimportant, or of little value

Examples

• Don’t belittle her achievements just because she’s young.
• He constantly belittles his coworkers in front of the boss.
• The coach shouldn’t belittle players who make mistakes.
• She felt hurt when her parents belittled her career choice.
• It’s wrong to belittle someone’s efforts, even if they fail.
• The critic’s review seemed designed to belittle the artist’s work.