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Minitigate

Definition:

verb

(informal) To diminish or reduce the significance, seriousness, or impact of something.

Senses:

  1. (tr.v.) To downplay the importance or severity of a situation or problem.
  2. (tr.v.) To make something appear less consequential than it actually is.

Usage:

1. Sarah tried to minitigate the consequences of her mistake by offering a genuine apology.

2. The politician always had a knack for minitigating controversial issues during interviews to avoid backlash.

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