1. (

• minimize ,
• belittle ,
• denigrate ,
• derogate

) cause to seem less serious; play down; "Don't belittle his influence" ;

2. (

• disparage ,
• belittle ,
• pick_at

) express a negative opinion of; "She disparaged her student's efforts" ;

3. (

• diminish ,
• belittle

) lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of; "don't belittle your colleagues" ;