belittle
Betekenis (Engels)
- To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation.
- To make small.
Sinonieme
disparage
speak against
speak slightingly of
hold in contempt
make fun
speak disparagingly of
treat badly
scoff at
criticize severely
cause someone to feel shame
cast aspersions upon
detract from
find fault with
grow worse
speak evil of
Frekwensie
Uitgespreek as (IPA)
/bɪˈlɪt.əl/
Etimologie (Engels)
From be- + little. Coined by Thomas Jefferson in 1782
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