belittle
/bɪˈlɪtl/
be · lit · tle
bɪ · ˈlɪ · tl
English Definition
v. To diminish; disparage
Significado en Español
menospreciar, subestimar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
coi thường, hạ thấp giá trị
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Example Sentence
Don't belittle his efforts; he worked very hard.
不要轻视他的努力；他工作非常努力。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
be- (make) + little (small) → to belittle, depreciate.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “belittle”:
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A
Praise
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B
Criticize
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C
Ignore
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D
Support
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B — Criticize.
“belittle” means v. To diminish; disparage
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A good coach should encourage players, not ______ their honest efforts.
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A
praise
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B
celebrate
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C
admire
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D
belittle
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D — belittle.
“belittle” means v. To diminish; disparage
Common questions about “belittle”
What does “belittle” mean?
belittle — v. To diminish; disparage. In Chinese: 轻视，贬低.
How do you pronounce “belittle”?
belittle is pronounced /bɪˈlɪtl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: be · lit · tle.
How do you use “belittle” in a sentence?
Don't belittle his efforts; he worked very hard. (不要轻视他的努力；他工作非常努力。)
What are synonyms for “belittle”?
disparage, condescend, deprecate — all close in meaning to belittle (v. To diminish; disparage).
Is “belittle” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. belittle appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “belittle”?
be- (make) + little (small) → to belittle, depreciate.
