Definition of belittling Belittling

/bɪlɪˈtʌlɪŋ/ - [bilituling] -

We found 7 definitions of belittling from 4 different sources.

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What does belittling mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: belittlings

belittling - the act of belittling
belittling - a belittling comment
  denigration
  derogation, disparagement, depreciation (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law; "any derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed"

Adjective

belittling - tending to diminish or disparage; "belittling comments"; "managed a deprecating smile at the compliment"; "deprecatory remarks about the book"; "a slighting remark"
  deprecating, deprecative, deprecatory, depreciative, depreciatory, slighting
  uncomplimentary tending to (or intended to) detract or disparage
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • belittling (Noun)
    belittlement.
  • belittling (Verb)
    Present participle of belittle.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • belittling (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Belittle

Part of speech

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  • belittling, verb, gerund of belittle (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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