When one person belittles, overshadows, makes one
worthless,
insults, and/or
patronizes another person, making
the latter feel 4 inches tall. The former thinks s/he is better, having more worth than the latter--and let's others around them know it.
"How can Cooper say a thing
like that to me?" laments Ainsley.
"
Your cousin is such a bitch,"responded Morgan.
"Every time I'm around her, I feel so dwarfed. So
worthless."