What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
littling
Example
The manager was accused of littling the contributions of his team. [littling: verb]
Example
She felt hurt by the littling comments made by her colleagues. [littling: gerund or present participle]
belittle
Example
He tends to belittle others to make himself feel superior. [belittle: verb]
Example
Her boss would often belittle her work in front of others. [belittle: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Belittle is more commonly used than littling in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between littling and belittle?
Both littling and belittle can be used in formal and informal contexts, but belittle has a more negative connotation and may be considered more informal or impolite in certain situations.
