vähättämään
vähättämään is a Finnish verb that translates to "to minimize," "to belittle," "to downplay," or "to make light of." It describes the act of reducing the perceived importance, seriousness, or value of something. This can be done verbally by using dismissive language, or through actions that imply something is insignificant.
The verb is often used in contexts where someone is trying to avoid responsibility, de-escalate a situation