as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
belittled the action star's acting ability
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Recent Examples of belittle
But slang can also be used to demean, bully, or belittle others, so parents should be aware of trendy lingo their kids are using in their day-to-day life.
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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 Jan. 2025
The letter writer felt used and belittled by the stepdaughter, so there’s work to do to keep the peace.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2025
New Hampshire’s lower chamber has four hundred people, nearly double the second-largest state legislature in the country, so there were plenty of representatives willing to take potshots at the hawk and belittle the children who wanted to honor it.
—Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2024
His distinctive monotone, used to harangue and belittle those who challenge him, lifted into song.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 Jan. 2025
The letter writer felt used and belittled by the stepdaughter, so there’s work to do to keep the peace.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2025
New Hampshire’s lower chamber has four hundred people, nearly double the second-largest state legislature in the country, so there were plenty of representatives willing to take potshots at the hawk and belittle the children who wanted to honor it.
—Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2024
His distinctive monotone, used to harangue and belittle those who challenge him, lifted into song.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belittle
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Last month, federal prosecutors in Texas dismissed charges against a doctor accused of unlawfully sharing health records from a children's hospital there.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
18 Feb. 2025
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However, Cave pushed back against the idea of fully dismissing an artist’s work due to their personal failings.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
18 Feb. 2025
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Schedule your charges when electric rates are the lowest to minimize these costs.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2025
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Address potential conflicts during the drafting phase to minimize disruptions later.—
Zekeriya Polat,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The absence of Ayo Dosunmu — who is dealing with shoulder discomfort from a long-term injury — further diminished the Bulls roster.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Suitable for all skin types, the face oil hydrates while improving elasticity and diminishing the appearance of fine lines.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The latest move targets several officials, including former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who the House Judiciary Committee blamed for organizing a letter from 51 former intelligence officials disparaging the Post's reporting about Hunter Biden’s laptop.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The posts disparaged Islam, George Floyd, and Oscars diversity efforts.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Although Trump has long denigrated Washington, these were the most direct comments of his four-week-old second term describing his desire to strip local control from the District of Columbia.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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In his news conference on Tuesday, Mr. Trump also denigrated Mr. Zelensky and suggested that new elections in Ukraine should play a part in the country’s negotiations with Russia.—
Maria Varenikova,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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The agreement is already being heavily criticized by New York City Council leaders, after prosecutors resigned in protest against a directive from Trump's Department of Justice to dismiss corruption charges against Adams so the mayor could assist with the Republican president's immigration agenda.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Reimagine Tomorrow initiative has been heavily criticized by conservatives in recent years.—
James Factora,
Them,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Belittle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belittle. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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