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belittle - To speak about someone or something in a way that shows little respect.
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scold - To rebuke someone angrily, telling them what you think they did wrong.
A good rule of interpersoanl relationships is: Don’t belittle others just to make yourself feel better.
When her dog tracked mud onto the carpet, Yvonne scolded him angrily.