Definitions for make light of
make light of

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1. make light ofverb

   To regard without due seriousness; to joke or disregard inappropriately.

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1. make light of

   Minimisation or minimization is a type of deception involving denial coupled with rationalisation/rationalization in situations where complete denial is implausible. It is the opposite of exaggeration. Minimisation, or downplaying the significance of an event or emotion, is a common strategy in dealing with feelings of guilt. Words associated with minimisation include:

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of make light of in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of make light of in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of make light of in a Sentence

1. Amir Fakharian:

   It's been a challenging year, for people to have something to laugh at and make light of during such a horrible year, I'm happy to provide it.

2. Kendall Jenner:

   Pepsi was trying to project a global message of unity, peace and understanding. Clearly we missed the mark, and we apologize. We did not intend to make light of any serious issue. We are removing the content and halting any further rollout. We also apologize for putting Kendall Jenner in this position.

3. Jim Meskimen:

   There’s that song, ‘You Always Hurt the One You Love.’… [But] we shouldn’t make light of an assault. I’ve had it happened to me where people make fun of me in front of others, in front of a large group. They say something that is supposed to be entertaining, but in fact, it’s offensive and hurtful. At that point, I look at it as an opportunity for me. I have an opportunity to show grace, tolerance and understanding. Or it’s an opportunity to make an a-- of myself. You want to make the most of those opportunities. And when you’re a big star in the public eye, there are lots of opportunities to establish your brand and reputation through your behavior. I hope both Chris and Will get ideas on how to handle things better.

4. Vincent Grashaw:

   I felt the material was important because it was less about school shootings and more about the power of friendship at that age, the devastating real struggles of youth, struggles we as adults tend to forget or make light of, which honestly can just make the issues with kids worse, instead of validating very real feelings. Their reality is their reality and some just aren't equipped to deal with the elevated emotions they experience at such a young age.

5. Actor Mike Epps:

   Funny is funny, if you can make light of anything, that's what life is about to me, you have to make light of everything no matter what is bad out here, if you can't laugh at it, it's going to kill you.

References

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