belittled (Meaning)

Wordnet

belittled (s)

made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth)

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of Belittle

The teacher belittled the student's efforts, causing them to feel discouraged.
The boss's constant remarks belittled the employees, undermining their self-esteem.
The politician belittled his opponent in the debate, hoping to sway public opinion.
The older coworker belittled the new hire, making them feel inadequate.
The parent belittled the child's accomplishments, instilling a sense of shame.
The bully belittled the victim, trying to make them feel inferior.
The critics belittled the artist's work, discouraging them from pursuing their passion.
The review belittled the movie, calling it a waste of time.
The scientist belittled the research of his colleagues, claiming it was unsubstantial.
The friend belittled the other's feelings, dismissing them as unimportant.

made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth)of Belittle

dismissed, denigrated, criticized, disparaged, diminished, minimized, condemned,discounted, talked down, deprecated

glorified, extolled,praised, extolled, lauded, exalted, endorsed, approved, magnified, lauded

The teacher belittled the student's efforts, causing them to feel discouraged.

The boss's constant remarks belittled the employees, undermining their self-esteem.

The politician belittled his opponent in the debate, hoping to sway public opinion.

The older coworker belittled the new hire, making them feel inadequate.