폄하하다
To belittle or disparage the value or achievement of someone or something. It describes the act of looking down on something unfairly.
Examples
3 of 5친구의 꿈을 폄하하지 마세요.
Don't belittle your friend's dream.
상대 후보의 업적을 의도적으로 폄하하는 발언은 삼가야 합니다.
One should refrain from remarks that intentionally disparage the opponent's achievements.
내 실력을 그렇게 폄하하니까 기분 나빠.
It feels bad that you belittle my skills like that.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Pyum' as 'Flat'—flattening someone's reputation.
Quick Quiz
상대방의 의견을 무조건 ( )하기보다는 경청하는 자세가 필요하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 폄하
Examples
친구의 꿈을 폄하하지 마세요.
everydayDon't belittle your friend's dream.
상대 후보의 업적을 의도적으로 폄하하는 발언은 삼가야 합니다.
formalOne should refrain from remarks that intentionally disparage the opponent's achievements.
내 실력을 그렇게 폄하하니까 기분 나빠.
informalIt feels bad that you belittle my skills like that.
일부 학자들은 현대 예술의 가치를 폄하하기도 한다.
academicSome scholars disparage the value of modern art.
경쟁사의 제품을 폄하하는 광고는 금지되어 있다.
businessAdvertisements that disparage a competitor's product are prohibited.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
폄하 발언
disparaging remark
일방적으로 폄하하다
to disparage unilaterally
폄하될 일이 아니다
is not something to be belittled
Often Confused With
비하하다 often refers to self-deprecation or lowering one's own status, while 폄하하다 is more about devaluing others' objective merits.
Usage Notes
Useful in IELTS Speaking Part 3 when discussing social attitudes or media bias.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using it in very casual settings; it sounds quite intellectual.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Pyum' as 'Flat'—flattening someone's reputation.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 貶 (belittle) + 下 (down).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
상대방의 의견을 무조건 ( )하기보다는 경청하는 자세가 필요하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 폄하
Related Vocabulary
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현상
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감소하다
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중요성
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해결책
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환경
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발생하다
B2To come into existence or experience; to happen. Used for events, problems, or natural phenomena in formal contexts.
차이
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자원
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다양성
B2The state of being diverse; variety. It often refers to cultural, biological, or ideological differences within a group or system.
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