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Belittle

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Meanings of Belittle

Verb

  • To make something seem less important or smaller than it really is.

Explanation of the word: Belittle

Belittle means to make someone or something seem less important or smaller. It's like saying something is not a big deal when it really is.

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Translations for the word: Belittle

hindi
छोटा समझना

chhota samajhna

छोटा करना

chhota karna

कमज़ोर करना

kamzor karna

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Belittle

What does 'belittle' mean?
To belittle means to make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.
How do you pronounce 'belittle'?
You pronounce 'belittle' like this: buh-LIT-ul.
What is the origin of the word 'belittle'?
The word 'belittle' comes from the prefix 'be-' which means to make, and 'little' which means small. So it means to make something seem small.
What is the meaning of 'belittle' in Bengali?
The word 'belittle' in Bengali is 'ছোট করা' (Chhōṭa karā).