Belittle
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Meanings of Belittle
Verb
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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.
Translations for the word: Belittle
छोटा समझना
chhota samajhna
Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Belittle
To belittle means to make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.
You pronounce 'belittle' like this: buh-LIT-ul.
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.
The word 'belittle' in Bengali is 'ছোট করা' (Chhōṭa karā).