Meaning of belittle

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English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #87 "Verbal Test", question 9

I've no wish to disregard or ......... your achievements but I think you could have done much more.

(a) belittle
(b) bemoan
(c) bereave
(d) betoken

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #87 "Verbal Test", answer 9

I've no wish to disregard or belittle your achievements but I think you could have done much more.

Correct answer: (a) belittle
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I've no wish to disregard or

[Alan]

Hi,

Belittle is make something look less important than it is.

Alan
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