belittle
//bɪˈlɪt.əl//
Verb
belittleInfinitive
belittlePresent tense
belittledPast tense
belittledPast participle
belittlingPresent participle
belittlesThird-person singular
1
To make someone or something seem unimportant, small, or of little value; to disparage or dismiss.
Don't belittle her achievements just because you're jealous.
2
To speak of someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect or appreciation.
Don't belittle her efforts; she worked very hard on this project.