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criticize vs belittle

belittle vs criticize

criticize and belittle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
criticize No No Yes No
belittle No No Yes No
As verbs, belittle is a hyponym of criticize; that is, belittle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than criticize:
  • criticize: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
  • belittle: express a negative opinion of
Other hyponyms of criticize include censure, criminate, reprimand, blast, crucify, pillory, savage, admonish, reproof, reprove, bawl out, berate, call down, call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, jaw, lambast, lambaste, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, scold, take to task, trounce, reprehend, deplore, belabor, belabour, come down, denounce, blame, find fault, pick, disparage, pick at, nitpick, assail, assault, attack, lash out, round, snipe, harsh on.
criticize (verb) belittle (verb)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of
act as a critic express a negative opinion of
cause to seem less serious; play down
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