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Definition of Belittling
1. Adjective. Tending to diminish or disparage. "A slighting remark"
Similar to: Uncomplimentary
Derivative terms: Deprecate, Deprecate, Depreciate, Depreciate
2. Noun. A belittling comment.
Generic synonyms: Depreciation, Derogation, Disparagement
Derivative terms: Denigrate
3. Noun. The act of belittling.
Definition of Belittling
1. Verb. (present participle of belittle) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Belittling
1. belittle [v] - See also: belittle
Lexicographical Neighbors of Belittling
Literary usage of Belittling
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The White Man in Nigeria by George Douglas Hazzledine (1904)
"It speaks wonders for our racial phlegm that objection has not been taken to this
belittling of England by Englishmen, this hindering of labour by those who ..."
2. Natural Drills in Expression, with Selections: A Series of Exercises by Arthur Edward Phillips (1909)
"TONE OP belittling. (See Tone Drill No. 29.) [The tone of belittling indicates
a mild form of Contempt. It says to the listener, "I set little value on this ..."
3. William Winston Seaton of the "National Intelligencer". by Josephine Seaton (1871)
"... at the expense of his adversary ; he never resorted to factious, belittling
strife ; never mistook malignant bitterness or detraction for vigor and ..."
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