belittlement

noun

Definition of belittlementnext
as in criticism
the act of making a person or a thing seem little or unimportant an unconscionable belittlement of his assistant in public

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  1. criticism
  2. condemnation
  3. defamation
  4. abuse
  5. ridicule
  6. detraction
Noun
  • Some Israelis demand cease-fire deal, return of hostages Netanyahu faces mounting pressure and criticism from Israelis frustrated with the lack of a cease-fire deal to secure the release of the around 100 remaining hostages in Gaza as the war has raged for more than a year.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This requires you to put your ego aside and stay genuinely open to new ideas, concerns and even criticisms.
    Rhoan Morgan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of criticism
Noun
  • Inside, 190 lawmakers succeeded in voting against the decree and Yoon was forced to lift martial law just six hours after announcing it, amid widespread condemnation.
    Ivan Watson, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The declaration followed Marcos Jr.'s signing of legislation clarifying his nation's maritime claims, a move that drew strong condemnation from Beijing.
    Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of condemnation
Noun
  • Thursday Rudy Giuliani is scheduled to appear before a federal judge in Washington, DC, on a motion to hold him in contempt related to a defamation lawsuit filed by two Georgia election workers.
    Andrew Torgan, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Nelson brought and settled two defamation lawsuits over Eminem's statements about her in magazines and on radio talk shows.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of defamation
Noun
  • Their planning and self-control also shield them from impulsive or harmful behaviors, such as overeating or substance abuse.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • His mother, Alicia, a housewife, enabled the abuse.
    Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of abuse
Noun
  • Trump's victory was met abroad with shock, alarm and some ridicule.
    Susan Page, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Everything was ripe for ridicule — the more absurd, the better.
    Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of ridicule
Noun
  • The main detraction with these was a less comfortable fit.
    Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Many smart investors, among them, several of my colleagues, cannot warm up to these stocks because of such obvious detractions as the lack of new products, patent expirations, and price controls.
    Karen Firestone, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of detraction
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