English to German Meaning of belittle - schmälern

Belittle :

schmälern

verb

schmälern, Bypass, ignorieren, verringern, abziehen, reduzieren, verharmlosen, schälen, verkürzen, abkürzen, niedriger, demütigen, machen kleine

Belittle :: schmälernBelittled :: abgewertetBelittlement :: HerabsetzungBelittles :: belittlesBelittling :: Herabwürdigung

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Definitions of belittle in English

Verb(1) cause to seem less serious; play down(2) express a negative opinion of(3) lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

Examples of belittle in English

(1) In ignorance, they seek to belittle it and minimise its importance to the individual.(2) If you belittle their opinions or dismiss their problems, they'll stop talking to you.(3) this is not to belittle his role(4) I have learnt never to underestimate the worth of young people, nor to ridicule or belittle them.(5) He does not dismiss or belittle the gifts and talents that his Creator endowed to him.(6) Without belittling the importance of media research, it's time that the rule of the real governed policy as well.(7) She constantly criticizes and belittles the husband in screaming tones.(8) There is no point in ignoring our history or belittling our heritage.(9) When he spoke of a sign of personal virtue, he seemed to be belittling the importance of conservation.(10) I'm just not in the mood for that snide voice belittling me, yet.(11) Her father bullies and belittles her - which may be why she takes a liking to Peter.(12) How sad to hear commentators belittling the march.(13) Do you actually feel more manly or powerful after belittling a fellow human?(14) We want to act as a helper and an empowerer, not a belittler or an enforcer(15) Her voice was monotone, clearly not enjoying his belittlement .(16) This caught me off guard as this language is usually associated with the belittlers and begrudgers who are endemic in society.

Related Phrases of belittle

(1) belittle ::

schmälern

(2) be ::

Sein

(3) little ::

wenig

Related Phrases of belittle

(1) belittle ::

schmälern

(2) be ::

Sein

(3) little ::

wenig

Synonyms

Verb

1. disparage ::

verunglimpfen

2. denigrate ::

verunglimpfen

3. diminish ::

verringern

Antonyms

1. acclaim ::

Anerkennung

2. applaud ::

applaudieren

3. exalt ::

erhöhen

4. glorify ::

verherrlichen

5. laud ::

loben

6. magnify ::

vergrößern

7. praise ::

loben

Different Forms

belittle, belittled, belittlement, belittles, belittling

Word Example from TV Shows

doesn't sit well with some, so they BELITTLE me.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 3

And, heh, if you're gonna spend all your time trying to BELITTLE me...

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 2

Examples of belittle from TV Shows

doesn't sit well with some, so they BELITTLE me.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 3

And, heh, if you're gonna spend all your time trying to BELITTLE me...

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 2

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