Marginalize

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːrdʒənəˌlaɪz/

Marginalize (verb)

  1. To treat someone as less important and give them little influence or attention.
  2. To reduce a group’s role in public life by limiting access to power, resources, or participation.
  3. To make an idea, factor, or activity seem unimportant compared with others.

Examples

  • They marginalize the quiet voices during meetings.
  • The team marginalizes new ideas instead of listening.