Synonyms: deprecate, depreciate, vilipend
Definition: belittle
Usage: The teacher should not deprecate his student's efforts
Similar words: belittle, pick at, disparage
Definition: express a negative opinion of
Usage: She disparaged her student's efforts
Synonyms: deprecate
Definition: express strong disapproval of; deplore
Similar words: disapprove, reject
Definition: deem wrong or inappropriate
Usage: I disapprove of her child rearing methods