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Rarebelittle
The correct spelling is belittle.
How to pronounce belittle
/bɨˈlɪt.əl/
verbIPA: /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.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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