Dictionary entryCEFR C1verb

belittle

IPA pronunciation: /bɪˈlɪt.əl/

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Russian meaning

Умалять, принижать

English definition

Dismiss someone or something as unimportant.

Example

Academic discourse should critique arguments without belittling the researcher.

Collocations

belittle achievements
belittle efforts
seek to belittle

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