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Diminution, in the context of satire, refers to a technique where the importance or seriousness of a subject is deliberately downplayed to highlight its absurdity or flaws. This often involves portraying a significant issue or a person in a trivial manner, thereby exposing its ridiculousness. By minimizing the subject, the satirist can effectively criticize or make a commentary on it, inviting the audience to reconsider its true value or impact.

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