· cause to seem less serious; play down; "Don't belittle his influence"
Synonym(s): minimize, denigrate, derogate
Hypernym(s): disparage, belittle, pick_at
· express a negative opinion of; "She disparaged her student's efforts"
Synonym(s): disparage, pick_at
Hypernym(s): knock, criticize, criticise, pick_apart
· lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of; "don't belittle your colleagues"
Synonym(s): diminish
Hypernym(s): decrease, lessen, minify