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OBELIZE Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word obelize. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word obelize. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for OBELIZE

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belittle
verbv
verb

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• express a negative opinion of

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

deride
verbv
verb

• treat or speak of with contempt

mock
verbv
noun

• the act of mocking or ridiculing

adjective satellite

• constituting a copy or imitation of something

verb

• treat with contempt

• imitate with mockery and derision

ridicule
verb, nounv, n
noun

• language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

• the act of deriding or treating with contempt

verb

• subject to laughter or ridicule

scorn
verb, nounv, n
noun

• lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

• open disrespect for a person or thing

verb

• look down on with disdain

• reject with contempt

taunt
verb, nounv, n
noun

• aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing

verb

• harass with persistent criticism or carping

Alternatives for BELITTLE

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