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making light of
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Definitions

  1. 1. making light of
  2. 2. thinking little of
A noun and verb (する) meaning to look down on something, to treat it as unimportant, or to underestimate it. It implies dismissing something that actually deserves proper attention or respect.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I ignored my friend's warning and ended up losing my wallet.

Sentence 2

Even as a joke, brushing off someone's pain is dangerous.

Sentence 3

Did I dismiss my own feelings again...?

Sentence 4

That attitude of yours comes across like you don't respect the other person.

Sentence 5

My boss said firmly, "Don't dismiss what the people on the ground are saying."