Belittle Synonyms and Antonyms

bĭ-lĭtl
Detract
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. diminish
Antonyms:
  1. praise
  2. value
  3. exaggerate
  4. build up
To represent or speak of as unimportant or contemptible:
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. disparage

Words Related to Belittle

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Belittle Sentence Examples

  • It is against the rules for students to belittle each other.

  • A good way to hurt someone's confidence is to belittle their hard work.

  • My goal is to not belittle my present situation, but appreciate every moment.

  • Try not to belittle your friends when they mess up, but show them grace.

  • Gail imagined that there was an organized conspiracy to belittle his learning and professional success, and there was a standing quarrel between him and his literary opponents.

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