1. makes something seem less important, serious, or significant than it actually is
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘trivialize’

Examples

• The comedian’s joke trivializes the serious issue of climate change.
• She feels that the media trivializes women’s achievements in sports.
• His casual attitude trivializes the hard work of his colleagues.
• The movie trivializes the historical tragedy by turning it into entertainment.
• When he laughs off her concerns, it trivializes her feelings.
• The report trivializes the impact of the new policy on small businesses.