belittle

As verbs the difference between anathematize and belittle

is that anathematize is to cause to be, or to declare as, an anathema or evil while belittle is to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is.

As verbs the difference between belittle and humble

is that belittle is to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is while humble is to bring low; to reduce the power, independence, or exaltation of; to lower; to abase; to humiliate.

As an adjective humble is

near the ground; not high or lofty; not pretentious or magnificent; unpretending; unassuming; as, a humble cottage or humble can be hornless.

As a verb belittle

is to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is.

As a noun discount is

discount (reduction in price).

As verbs the difference between jeer and belittle

is that jeer is to utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language while belittle is to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is.

As a noun jeer

is a railing remark or reflection; a scoff; a taunt; a biting jest; a flout; a jibe; mockery or jeer can be (nautical) a gear; a tackle.

As verbs the difference between belittle and dwarf

is that belittle is to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is while dwarf is to render (much) smaller, turn into a dwarf (version).

As a noun dwarf is

(mythology) any member of a race of beings from (especially scandinavian and other germanic) folklore, usually depicted as having some sort of supernatural powers and being skilled in crafting and metalworking, often depicted as short, and sometimes depicted as clashing with elves.

As an adjective dwarf is

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As a noun criticism

is the act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed; a critical observation or detailed examination and review; a critique; animadversion; censure.

As a verb belittle is

to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is.

As verbs the difference between defame and belittle

is that defame is to harm or diminish the reputation of while belittle is to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is.

As verbs the difference between patronizing and belittle

is that patronizing is while belittle is to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is.

As an adjective patronizing

is offensively condescending.

As a verb belittle

is to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is.

As an adjective false is

(label) one of two states of a boolean variable; logic.

As verbs the difference between slight and belittle

is that slight is to treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of while belittle is to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is.

As an adjective slight

is small, weak or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe.

As a noun slight

is the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.