belittling
Definitions
Noun
- A belittling comment
- The act of belittling
Verb
- Cause to seem less serious; play down
- Express a negative opinion of
- Lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of
Fragment
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Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "belittling".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | brandishing | 3 | 5 |
| 2 | breathtaking | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | bestselling | 3 | 1 |
| 4 | bombarding | 3 | 1 |
| 5 | brainwashing | 3 | 1 |
| 6 | abbreviating | 5 | 0 |
| 7 | babysitting | 4 | 0 |
| 8 | backbreaking | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | backslapping | 3 | 0 |
| 10 | backsliding | 3 | 0 |
| 11 | backtracking | 3 | 0 |
| 12 | bankrolling | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | befriending | 3 | 0 |
| 14 | benefiting | 4 | 0 |
| 15 | benefitting | 4 | 0 |
| 16 | bewildering | 4 | 0 |
| 17 | bicycling | 4 | 0 |
| 18 | blackmailing | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | blanketing | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | bloodletting | 3 | 0 |
| 21 | bloodsucking | 3 | 0 |
| 22 | obliterating | 5 | 0 |
| 23 | obstructing | 3 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "belittling".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | settling | 3 | 11 |
| 2 | betting | 2 | 5 |
| 3 | battling | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | blotting | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | befitting | 3 | 1 |
| 6 | belting | 2 | 1 |
| 7 | flitting | 2 | 1 |
| 8 | emitting | 3 | 1 |
| 9 | bottling | 3 | 1 |
| 10 | breitling | 3 | 0 |
| 11 | bitting | 2 | 0 |
| 12 | belling | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | slitting | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | dettling | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | bertling | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | belittle | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | abetting | 3 | 0 |
| 18 | benefitting | 4 | 0 |
| 19 | littig | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | etling | 2 | 0 |
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "belittling" in the same piece of text.
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Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "belittling".
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 5
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 23
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 0
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
This Word in the News:
Dear Abby: I was sexually abused as a kid — my mother-in-law won't stop belittling me about it
Jun 16, 2025 New York Post
Jun 16, 2025 New York Post
Olympic medalist sends message to Simone Biles after claiming she 'bullied and belittled' her
Jun 15, 2025 Irish Star
Jun 15, 2025 Irish Star