Antonyms for make light of

Grammar : Verb

Spell : lahyt

Phonetic Transcription : laɪt

Definition of make light of

Origin : "to illuminate, fill with brightness," Old English lyhtan, common Germanic (cf. Old Saxon liohtian, Old High German liuhtan, German leuchten, Gothic liuhtjan "to light"), from source of from light (n.). Related: Lighted; lighting.

As in minimize : verb make smaller; underrate
As in neglect : verb be indifferent, leave alone
As in overlook : verb disregard, neglect
As in palliate : verb gloss over; cover up
As in play down : verb pretend as if something were unimportant
As in pooh-pooh : verb dismiss
As in scoff : verb make fun of; despise
As in slight : verb offend, insult
As in underestimate : verb minimize; rate too low
As in whitewash : verb cover up the truth
As in downplay : verb minimize

Synonyms for make light of

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