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Synonyms
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Meaning:
belittle

to cause (a person, achievement etc) to seem unimportant or of small value

detract

complain

to say that one is not satisfied, that something is wrong, that one is suffering

grumble about

condemn

to you say that (a person) is, or has done wrong or that (something) is wrong or unfit for use

blame, convict

deplore

to express great approval of, show one is very sorry about, (something)

regret; condemn

disapprove

to have, express, an unfavourable opinion

condemn

disclaim

to say that one does not own for have a connection with (a person, thing, action etc)

deny

discourage

(to try) to take away the courage or confidence of (a person)

dishearten, dispirit

dissuade

to advise a person against (doing something)

talk out of

minimize

to reduce (something) to the smallest amount or degree

make smaller; underrate

remonstrate

to make a protest; argue in protest

argue against

underestimate

to have too low an estimate or opinion of (a person, ability etc)

minimize; rate too low

warn

to inform (a person) of possible danger or unpleasant consequences

give notice of possible occurrence

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