ascribe
verbTo regard something as caused by, belonging to, or created by a particular source.
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Clear all filtersTo regard something as caused by, belonging to, or created by a particular source.
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To regard something as caused by or belonging to someone or something.
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To make someone or something seem less valuable or important.
To speak about someone or something in a way that belittles it.
Speak belittlingly
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