belittle
/bɪˈlɪtəl/
verb
- To make someone or something seem unimportant or of little value; to criticize or dismiss in a condescending way.
- It's not kind to belittle someone's efforts, even if they failed.
- She felt belittled by her classmates' comments about her project.
- The manager would often belittle his employees in front of others.
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