Belittle and Potshot

Belittle

Belittle verb - To express scornfully one's low opinion of.

Potshot and belittle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Potshot" instead a verb "Belittle".

Nearby Word: belittling

Potshot

Potshot verb - To criticize harshly and usually publicly.
Usage example: ended the show with an extended rant in which he potshot an array of personages on the right
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Synonyms for Potshot

Belittle and potshot are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Belittle" instead a verb "Potshot".
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