trivialises
Makes seem unimportant
Trivialises is the British spelling of trivializes—to treat something as unimportant or less serious than it deserves: The article trivialises domestic violence by framing it as a private matter.
What gets trivialised is usually significant to someone: their concerns, their suffering, their work.
Becomes smaller or weaker
- underminesWeakens by stealth
- devaluesReduces perceived worth
- minimizesReduces to smallest extent
- downplaysDe-emphasizes significance of
disparages · denigrates · depreciates · reduces · discounts · demeans · deflates · marginalizes
Expresses mocking disbelief
- mocksRidicules through imitation
- deridesExpresses contemptuous mockery
- sneersContemptuous facial expressions
- ridiculesSubjects to contemptuous laughter
patronizes · condescends · disregards · ignores · overlooks · waves away · shrugs off · laughs off
Shows lack of regard
- dishonorsBrings shame upon
- desecratesViolates something sacred
- profanesTreats irreverently
- cheapensReduces in value
coarsens · vulgarizes · debases · degrades · sullies · tramples · violates · disregards
diminishes
Becomes smaller or weaker
- underminesWeakens by stealth
- devaluesReduces perceived worth
- minimizesReduces to smallest extent
downplays · disparages · denigrates · depreciates · reduces · discounts · demeans · deflates · marginalizes · cheapens
scoffs
Expresses mocking disbelief
- mocksRidicules through imitation
- deridesExpresses contemptuous mockery
- sneersContemptuous facial expressions
ridicules · patronizes · condescends · disregards · ignores · overlooks · waves away · shrugs off · laughs off · pooh-poohs
disrespects
Shows lack of regard
- dishonorsBrings shame upon
- desecratesViolates something sacred
- profanesTreats irreverently
cheapens · coarsens · vulgarizes · debases · degrades · sullies · tramples · violates · disregards · offends
trivialisesmagnifies
Increases perceived size
emphasises · elevates · amplifies · exaggerates · inflates
trivialisesdignifies
Confers honor upon
honours · respects · validates · acknowledges · recognises