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Minimization is a type of deception involving denial coupled with rationalization in situations where complete denial is implausible. It is the opposite of exaggeration.
'Minimization is one of the most common ways we reduce our feelings of guilt..."It's not that big of a deal"'. Words associated with minimization include:
- discounting
- downplaying
- euphemism
- making light of
- meiosis
- trivialising
- understating
- More information is available at [ Wikipedia:Minimization ]
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Complex post-traumatic stress disorder • Dehumanization • Denial • Destabilisation • Exaggeration • Adult grooming • Child grooming • Lying • Manipulation • Minimisation • Personality disorders • Psychological projection • Psychological trauma • Psychopathy • Rationalization (making excuses) • Victim blaming • Victim playing • Victimisation |
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