Definitions

1. verb

to make something appear to be less severe or frightening

“The politician tried to decatize the economic crisis by presenting a more optimistic view.”

2. verb

to reduce the severity or intensity of something

“The new policy aimed to decatize the impact of pollution on the environment.”

3. noun

the act of making something appear less severe or frightening

“The decatization of the news story had a positive effect on the public’s perception.”