lilliputianize

English

Etymology

From lilliputian +‎ -ize.

Verb

lilliputianize (third-person singular simple present lilliputianizes, present participle lilliputianizing, simple past and past participle lilliputianized)

  1. (transitive) To make small or petty.
    Synonyms: lessen, smallify; belittle, downplay; see also Thesaurus:diminish, Thesaurus:trivialize
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