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belittle
verb
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Divide belittle into syllables:

be · lit · tle

How to pronounce belittle:

Definition of belittle:

belittle (verb):
to speak slightingly of disparage
to treat (something or someone) as having little value or importance

Synonyms for belittle:

decreaselessen

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