Multiple choice

Directions: Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

BELITTLE

  1. disparage

  2. lighten

  3. defame

  4. reduce
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Explanation

Belittle means to regard or portray as less impressive or important than is actually the case. It refers to disparaging, minimizing, or treating something as trivial or insignificant. 'Disparage' is the closest synonym as both mean to depreciate or treat with disregard.

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