verb
- to make someone or something seem small, unimportant, or of little value
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘belittle’
Examples
- She constantly belittles his efforts at work.
- The coach never belittles players who make mistakes.
- His sarcastic tone belittles everyone around him.
- The review belittles the author’s previous achievements.
- Don’t let anyone belittle your dreams.
- The manager belittles new employees during meetings.
- Her success belittles his own accomplishments by comparison.