minimize

[min-uh-mahyz] / ˈmɪn əˌmaɪz /

VERB

make smaller; underrate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curtail decrease diminish downplay lessen play down reduce trivialize underestimate

STRONG

abbreviate attenuate belittle cheapen decry deprecate depreciate derogate detract discount disparage dwarf knock miniaturize pan pooh-pooh prune shrink underplay

WEAK

cut down to size knock down make light of make little of poor-mouth put down run down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

develop enlarge expand extend grow increase lengthen prolong raise strengthen

STRONG

approve build up commend compliment exalt laud praise

WEAK

maximize overestimate overrate

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Fortunately, Mr. Bailey’s overall message isn’t nearly so convoluted: Approach your daily activities with purpose, considering ways to maximize your desire and minimize your aversion.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s designing, in Berkshire, a decision‑making system that has minimized errors, resisted pressure and aligned incentives over decades.

From MarketWatch

Stray hydrogen is converted into water to minimize the risk of explosions, and filters remove radioactive particles from the gases vented into the air.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many substations are encased in concrete to minimize the impact of strikes.

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