English to English verb
1 |
cause to seem less serious; play down | | Example: Don't belittle his influence
source: wordnet30
2 |
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone | | Example: The journalists have defamed me! The article in the paper sullied my reputation
source: wordnet30
3 |
To blacken thoroughly; to make very black. | | source: webster1913
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