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belittling

The correct spelling is belittling.

How to pronounce belittling

verb

Say it like: Bel-itt-lin-g

The correct spelling is belittling. 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.

Meanings

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.

noun

  1. 1.Belittlement

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