Belittle
Belittle verb - To express scornfully one's low opinion of.
Castigate and belittle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Castigate" instead a verb "Belittle".
Nearby Word: belittling
Castigate
Castigate verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Usage example: castigated him for his constant tardiness
Belittle and castigate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Belittle" instead a verb "Castigate".
Nearby Word: castigating
Mutual synonyms
Common collocations
| people | belittle people | castigate people |
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