belittlement
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7.1
- noun
- /bɪˈlɪtəlmənt/
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menosprecio
- Overemphasis on the coaching role or belittlement of the coaching role will likely lead to more conflict between the two roles.
That too is such a such a belittlement of, of religious sensibilities.
- That too is such a such a belittlement of, of religious sensibilities.
Examples
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I endured belittlement from my father as a young child, and he still belittles me to this day. I am 41 years old, but I have cut all ties with him.
Blog text (7) -
I appreciate that my attitude towards you on that episode and my belittlement of your beliefs was not appropriate at all.
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Free to explore our spirituality and help others without fear of belittlement and rejection.
Blog text (8) -
Neither is it worth the constant demonization and belittlement of men that pervades our culture.
Blog text (4) -
This belittlement of the novelistic imagination, paradoxically, links these critics with those who believe that, in this day and age and cutthroat market, fiction has no choice but to aim low.
Fiction book (2000) -
The belittlement of her achievements left her feeling discouraged and unvalued.
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He expressed his frustration over the constant belittlement he faced from his peers.
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The teacher's belittlement of the student's efforts made him reluctant to participate in class.
Synonyms
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4.8
An act of making someone look silly so other people laugh at them
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7.9
Laughing at or making fun of someone to show you do not respect them
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8.4
Saying or writing very harsh and unfair things about someone to damage their reputation
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6.6
A remark that makes someone feel small or embarrassed
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8.4
Unfair criticism that makes someone or their work seem bad
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8.1
Talking about someone in a way that shows dislike and makes them seem unimportant
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7.5
Making a person or thing less respected and less valued
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7.5
A way of showing you do not value someone's ideas or feelings
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6.2
An action that makes someone seem unimportant or less valuable
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7.1
Making something seem less important or serious than it is
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8.6
A remark or action that unfairly harms someone's reputation
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8.2
Treating someone as if they are less smart or important than you
A comment or action that makes someone feel unimportant
Showing little respect and trying to make someone feel unimportant
Saying bad things about a person or thing to make them seem worse
Antonyms
How Demeaning
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Belittlement comes from the verb belittle, which combines be- meaning 'make' and little meaning 'small'. Think of it as using words to make someone seem 'unimportant', which is exactly what belittlement means.