Belittle - Definition
belittle
v 1: cause to seem less serious; play down; "Don't belittle his
influence" [syn: minimize, belittle, denigrate,
derogate]
2: express a negative opinion of; "She disparaged her student's
efforts" [syn: disparage, belittle, pick at] [ant:
blandish, flatter]
3: lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of; "don't
belittle your colleagues" [syn: diminish, belittle]