trivialize
verb (used with object)
to make trivial; cause to appear unimportant, trifling, etc.
trivialise
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a variation of
trivialize.
Example Sentences
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"What this does is to trivialise, quite offensively actually, a horrendous situation in Gaza," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2025
But, he told the BBC, it was wrong to "trivialise" food banks and to use them as a "catch-all term" every time there was a pay dispute.
From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2023
She added vouchers "trivialise how large that impact could be on someone" and often loved ones can mistakenly think they are just helping help their confidence and anxiety.
From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2022
Most people tend to believe they waste very little and often trivialise the consequences of wasted food.
From Salon ● Nov. 19, 2022
Opponents are concerned the changes could trivialise weddings and lead to the commercialisation of the ceremony.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2022
