Belittle
Pronunciation: /bɪˈlɪtəl/
Belittle (verb)
- To speak or act in a way that makes someone or something seem less important, less valuable, or less serious.
- To treat a person as if they are not worth respect, often by criticizing them in a harsh or unfair way.
- To lower the value of an idea, claim, or result by pointing out weaknesses or flaws.
Examples
- She belittles his work to seem more important.
- They belittle the problem instead of solving it.