trivialize
verb
triv·i·al·ize
ˈtri-vē-ə-ˌlīz 
trivialized; trivializing
: to make trivial : reduce to triviality
Examples of trivialize in a Sentence
The news story trivialized the problem.
He is trivializing the situation.
Recent Examples on the Web
These concepts normalize and trivialize allegations of serious misconduct.
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Jen Juneau, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
This framing trivializes critical issues, distracting from the structural and personal harm and injustices that often underpin the show.
—Maxim Voronov, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2025
The mismatch between the campaign's light aesthetic and the book's heavy themes sparked criticism, with audiences accusing it of trivializing the subject matter.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
The premise, intended to be an offbeat crime comedy with musical elements, has faced backlash for trivializing and sensationalizing transgender experiences.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Jen Juneau, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
This framing trivializes critical issues, distracting from the structural and personal harm and injustices that often underpin the show.
—Maxim Voronov, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2025
The mismatch between the campaign's light aesthetic and the book's heavy themes sparked criticism, with audiences accusing it of trivializing the subject matter.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
The premise, intended to be an offbeat crime comedy with musical elements, has faced backlash for trivializing and sensationalizing transgender experiences.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Trivialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trivialize. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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