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IDEALIZE Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word idealize. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For IDEALIZE

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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

degrade
verbv
verb

• reduce the level of land, as by erosion

• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

• lower the grade of something; reduce its worth

demean
verbv
verb

• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

denigrate
verbv
verb

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

depreciate
verbv
verb

• belittle

• lower the value of something

• lose in value

despise
verbv
verb

• look down on with disdain

devalue
verbv
verb

• remove the value from; deprive of its value

• lower the value or quality of

• lose in value

diminish
verbv
verb

• decrease in size, extent, or range

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

disesteem
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the state in which esteem has been lost

verb

• have little or no respect for; hold in contempt

undermine
verbv
verb

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• hollow out as if making a cave or opening

Alternatives for BELITTLE

Alternatives for DEGRADE

Alternatives for DEMEAN

Alternatives for DENIGRATE

Alternatives for DEPRECIATE

Alternatives for DESPISE

Alternatives for DEVALUE

Alternatives for DIMINISH

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