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

Example Sentences

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“While air quality concerns are not unique to JetBlue, we continue working to minimize these events,” an airline spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal

They warn, for instance, that seniors should minimize the number of drugs they take simultaneously that affect the central nervous system, including gabapentin.

From The Wall Street Journal

Paying attention to a small number of key nutrients can help ensure children's nutritional needs are met during critical periods of growth while minimizing potential risks.

From Science Daily

The retailer is working to minimize the pricing impacts by moving production, absorbing some of the higher costs along with suppliers and consolidating orders to import more at one time.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company had shifted production to Vietnam to minimize its trade exposure to China.

From The Wall Street Journal

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