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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 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: | '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: | ||
Latest revision as of 12:01, 3 February 2025
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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