Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bih-lit-l]
- /bɪˈlɪt l/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bih-lit-l]
- /bɪˈlɪt l/
Definitions of belittlement word
- verb with object belittlement to regard or portray as less impressive or important than appearances indicate; depreciate; disparage. 1
- noun belittlement An act of belittling. 0
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Origin of belittlement
First appearance:
before 1775 One of the 45% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1775-85; be- + little
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Parts of speech for Belittlement
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
belittlement popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
belittlement usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for belittlement
noun belittlement
- aspersion — a disparaging or malicious remark; slanderous accusation (esp in the phrase cast aspersions (on))
- denigration — to speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; defame: to denigrate someone's character.
- deprecation — to express earnest disapproval of.
- derogation — a lessening or weakening (of power, authority, position, etc.)
- detraction — a person, thing, circumstance, etc, that detracts
Antonyms for belittlement
noun belittlement
- cajolery — persuasion by flattery or promises; wheedling; coaxing.
- flattery — the act of flattering.
- flummery — oatmeal or flour boiled with water until thick.
- hokum — out-and-out nonsense; bunkum.
- ingratiation — to establish (oneself or someone else) in the favor or good graces of someone, especially by deliberate effort (usually followed by with): He ingratiated himself with all the guests. She ingratiated her colleagues with her well-researched project proposal.
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