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belittle

The correct spelling is belittle.

How to pronounce belittle

/bɨˈlɪt.əl/
verb

IPA: /bɨˈlɪt.əl/

Say it like: Bel-itt-le

The correct spelling is belittle. To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation. For example: "Don't belittle your colleagues."

Usage Examples

Don't belittle your colleagues.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation.

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