belittle vs play the field

belittle

verb
  • To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation. 

play the field

verb
  • To cut one's losses by betting on every racehorse other than the crowd favorite. 

  • To have numerous romantic partners, without or before committing exclusively to one. 

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