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| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | belittle, condemn |
| Synonyms: | cut down to size, depreciate, derogate, detract, disapprove of, discommend, discountenance, disesteem, disfavor, disparage, expostulate, frown, mudsling, not go for, object, pooh-pooh, poor mouth, protest against, put down*, rip*, run down, take dim view of, take down, take exception to |
| Antonyms: | approve, build up, commend, compliment, endorse, laud, praise |