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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

belittles

/ˈbɛlɪtəlz/ verb · British & US
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What does belittles mean?

verb

to make someone or something seem less important or less impressive than they really are, or to make someone feel less confident or less proud of themselves.

Example

"Her constant belittling of his ideas made him feel undervalued and unappreciated."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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