Trivializing

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɪviːəˌlaɪz/

Trivializing (verb)

  1. To treat something as if it is not important, serious, or worth attention.
  2. To explain or describe an issue in a way that focuses on small points and ignores the main meaning.
  3. 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.