alternative expression for belittlement

Solution 1:

We are looking for an alternative word / expression for "belittlement".

make (someone or something) seem unimportant.

• With less negative connotation
• That can be used when making a situation appear less harmful.
• Minimization is part of the category

Options:
Not a complete list.

Diminish

" - make or become less.
- make (someone or something) seem less impressive or valuable."

Reduce

"2. Bring someone or something to (a lower or weaker state, condition, or role)."

Downgrade

"reduce to a lower grade, rank, or level of importance."

Underrate

"underestimate the extent, value, or importance of (someone or something)"

Underestimate

"estimate (something) to be smaller or less important than it actually is"

Solution 2:

Downplaying would be making something seem less offensive or dangerous, without necessarily having negative connotations.