Synonym Dictionary

To make someone or something seem less valuable or important.

A disparaging statement or action that diminishes someone's merit.

To become smaller or less important, or to make something so.

To speak about someone or something in a way that belittles it.

To present something as less important or serious than it may be.

To reduce something as much as possible, or to present it as less important.

To make something ineffective or appear foolish; to inhibit its development.