Belittlement and Flattery

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Belittlement noun - The act of making a person or a thing seem little or unimportant.

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Flattery is an antonym for belittlement in topics: insult, compliments.

Flattery noun - Excessive praise.

Usage example: a talk show host who is known for charming her guests with disingenuous flattery

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Belittlement is an antonym for flattery in topics: insult, compliments.

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