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trivilize

Definition:

(verb) To diminish the importance or seriousness of something; to make something seem trivial.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(transitive verb) To downplay the significance of an event, idea, or topic.

Example: The media tends to trivilize important issues instead of discussing them in depth.

Sense 2:

(transitive verb) To treat or regard something as unimportant or inconsequential.

Example: It is essential not to trivilize the effect of climate change on future generations.

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