belittling
adjectiveHow many syllables in belittling?
There are 3 syllables in the word belittling.How to pronounce belittling:
Definition of belittling:
- belittling (adjective):
- tending to diminish or disparage.
- expressing disparagement disparaging, depreciatory
Synonyms for belittling:
abusive
barbed
blistering
contemptuous
critical
cruel
cutting
damaging
decrying
degrading
demeaning
denigratory
deprecative
deprecatory
depreciative
depreciatory
derisory
derogative
derogatory
detractive
disdainful
disparaging
hateful
insulting
libellous
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Antonyms for belittling:
acclaim
acclamation
accolade
admiration
aggrandisement
aggrandizement
applause
appreciation
approbation
approval
commendation
compliment
encomium
endorsement
ennoblement
esteem
estimation
exaltation
exoneration
flattery
glorification
great respect
honor
honour
kudos
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