"belittler" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: belittlers [plural]
Etymology: From belittle + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|belittle|er|id2=agent noun}} belittle + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} belittler (plural belittlers)
  1. One who belittles. Synonyms: patronizer, infantilizer

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