belittlement

Meanings

• Noun

  The action or practice of belittling or making someone feel insignificant, often through mockery or criticism.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with belittlement
settlement , wastement , development

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Variants

List of all variants of belittlement that leads to same result
belittle , belittled , belittlement , belittlements , belittler , belittlers , belittles , belittling

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Etymology

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From the verb 'belittle' which means 'to make less important or to mock'. The term originated in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. Belittlement is not a common word in everyday language, but it is often used in professional and academic contexts.

2. Belittlement is a term that has its roots in Old English, where it was spelled 'beliten'.

3. Belittlement is a form of emotional manipulation that can be used to establish power and control over another person.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bullying: Belittlement is a form of bullying where an individual is made to feel insignificant or inferior through mockery or criticism.

2. Emotional abuse: Belittlement is a form of emotional abuse that involves making someone feel worthless or insignificant.

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Culture

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Belittlement is a common form of emotional abuse and bullying. It can have severe psychological effects on individuals, particularly children. In literature, belittlement is a recurring theme in works dealing with power dynamics and social hierarchies.

How to Memorize "belittlement"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone making fun of you or putting you down in front of others. Visualize how this makes you feel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'belittlement' with feelings of worthlessness or insignificance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember BELITTLES: Belittlement is TEasing, mocking, and making someone Less Important and insignificant.

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