to reduce (something) to the smallest amount or degree

make smaller; underrate

to have a view of (something) from above; to fail to notice (something); pay no attention to (it)

disregard, neglect

to say disrespectful things (about a person, belief etc); to eat (food) greedily

make fun of; despise

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

minimize; rate too low

a mixture of powdered lime or chalk and water, used for coating walls, ceilings etc

cover up the truth