bə̇ˈlid. ə l, bē-, -it ə l transitive verb
( belittled ; belittled ; belittling -itliŋ, -id. ə l-, -it ə l- ; belittles )
Etymology: be- + little
1. : to make small or make appear as small
the bulk of the warehouse belittles the houses around it
2. : to speak of slightingly : disparage , depreciate
belittle a person's efforts
Synonyms: see decry