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to belittle

verbliterário/ɐmɨʃkiˈɲaɾ/rare

a·mes·qui·nhar

Definition

To make petty; to belittle, to diminish the value or dignity of.
Constant criticism belittles the spirit of any artist.
Do not allow hatred to belittle your heart.

Etymology

Derivação regressiva de 'mesquinho', com prefixo 'a-'.

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