belittle

belittle has 4 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 8.

Definitions

• v. t.. To make little or less in a moral sense; to speak of in a depreciatory or contemptuous way.
• v.. lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of; "don't belittle your colleagues"
• v.. express a negative opinion of; "She disparaged her student's efforts"
• v.. cause to seem less serious; play down; "Don't belittle his influence"