belittling
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Is belittling a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of belittling?
Definition
noun (English)
1. a belittling commentSynonyms: belittling, denigration
2. the act of belittlingSynonyms: belittling
verb (English)
1. cause to seem less serious; play downExamples: "Don't belittle his influence"Synonyms: belittle, denigrate, derogate, minimize
2. express a negative opinion ofExamples: "She disparaged her student's efforts"Synonyms: belittle, disparage, pick atAntonyms: flatter
3. lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation ofExamples: "don't belittle your colleagues"Synonyms: belittle, diminish
adjective satellite (English)
1. tending to diminish or disparageExamples: "belittling comments"; "managed a deprecating smile at the compliment"; "deprecatory remarks about the book"Synonyms: belittling, deprecating, deprecative, deprecatory, depreciative, depreciatory, slighting
Definition source: Wiktionary