Trivializing
Pronunciation: /ˈtrɪviːəˌlaɪz/
Trivializing (verb)
- To treat something as if it is not important, serious, or worth attention.
- To explain or describe an issue in a way that focuses on small points and ignores the main meaning.
- To speak about something serious in a joking way, so it loses its seriousness.
Examples
- She trivialized the problem by ignoring the main cause.
- They trivialize the risks when they speak too casually.