belittle

As verbs the difference between belittle and ignore

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

As an adjective scurrilous

is given to vulgar verbal abuse; foul-mouthed.

As a verb belittle is

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

As verbs the difference between belittle and condescending

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

As an adjective condescending is

assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.

As verbs the difference between underestimate and belittle

is that underestimate is to perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth, etc., than what he/she/it actually has while belittle is to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is.

As a noun underestimate

is an estimate or perception that is too low.

As verbs the difference between scold and belittle

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

As a noun scold

is (obsolete) a person fond of abusive language, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.

As a verb belittle

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

As a noun discredit is

disrepute.

As verbs the difference between belittle and frown

is that belittle is to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is while frown is to have a on one's face.

As a noun frown is

a facial expression in which the eyebrows are brought together, and the forehead is wrinkled, usually indicating displeasure, sadness or worry, or less often confusion or concentration.

As verbs the difference between underrate and belittle

is that underrate is to underestimate; to make too low a rate or estimate while belittle is to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is.

As a noun underrate

is a price less than the value.

As a noun dregs

is (collectively ) the sediment settled at the bottom of a liquid; the lees in a container of unfiltered wine.

As a verb belittle is

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

As verbs the difference between abash and belittle

is that abash is to make ashamed; to embarrass; to destroy the self-possession of, as by exciting suddenly a consciousness of guilt, mistake, or inferiority; to disconcert; to discomfit while belittle is to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is.