belittle vs pan
pan vs belittlebelittle is not a noun while pan is a noun.
belittle and pan both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| belittle | No | No | Yes | No |
| pan | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
pan is a hyponym of
belittle; that is, pan is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
belittle:
- belittle: express a negative opinion of
- pan: express a totally negative opinion of
| belittle (noun) | pan (noun) |
|---|---|
| shallow container made of metal | |
| cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel |
| belittle (verb) | pan (verb) |
|---|---|
| lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of | express a totally negative opinion of |
| express a negative opinion of | wash dirt in a pan to separate out the precious minerals |
| cause to seem less serious; play down | make a sweeping movement |
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