Definitions

1. verb

to make something seem less important or interesting than it really is; to treat or represent something as unimportant

“The media has been accused of trivializing the issue of climate change.”

2. verb (transitive)

to make (something) seem less important or interesting than it really is

“The comedian’s jokes trivialized the struggles of the working class.”

3. verb (intransitive)

to treat or represent something as unimportant

“The politician’s speech trivialized the concerns of the people.”

4. noun

the act of treating or representing something as unimportant

“The trivialization of the issue has led to widespread criticism.”