Glamorizing refers to the act of making something or someone appear more glamorous, attractive or desirable than it actually is. Antonyms for glamorizing include degrading, belittling, demeaning, vilifying, disparaging, and discrediting. These words denote the opposite of glamorizing and suggest that something is being portrayed in a negative light or is being made to appear less attractive or appealing. While glamorizing may make something more appealing or desirable, its antonyms strive to expose the downsides or flaws of a particular object, person or idea. It is important to consider both sides of a story, without glamorizing or vilifying it.