The term 'BELITTLE' is defined as to make someone or something seem unimportant or of little value. It can also be used to describe the act of making something smaller or reducing its size. The crossword solutions for this term are 'LESSEN' (6 letters) and 'SHRINK' (6 letters). Both words refer to the act of making something smaller or reducing its size, which is the same concept as belittling something. Therefore, these two words can be used interchangeably to describe the same action.