Definitions:

1. to cause to seem less serious verb
   • Stop belittling them.
2. to express a negative opinion of verb
   • No one likes a boss that belittles them.
3. to lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of verb
   • Don't belittle your colleagues.

Synonyms:

• denigrate
• derogate
• diminish
• disparage
• minimise
• minimize
• pick at

NearBy Words:

• belittled