shazovat — meaning in English

English meaning

• belittle verb To speak of someone or something as less important or impressive than it really is, often to show contempt.
• diss verb To insult someone or show them disrespect, especially through words.
• moult noun The process of shedding or losing a covering of fur, feathers or skin etc.

Senses

shazovat is used for these senses in English:

• belittle (transitive) To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation. [from 1782]
• diss (slang) To put (someone) down, or show disrespect by the use of insulting language or dismissive behaviour.
• moult (transitive) To shed in such a manner.

diss — full definition

1. verb To insult someone or show them disrespect, especially through words.
2. noun An insult or put-down.

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