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minimizing

ADJECTIVE
derogatory
Synonyms
STRONGEST
defamatory degrading demeaning disparaging sarcastic slanderous unflattering
WEAK
aspersing belittling calumnious censorious contumelious critical damaging decrying deprecatory depreciative despiteful detracting disdainful dishonoring fault-finding humiliating injurious malevolent malicious maligning opprobrious reproachful scornful slighting spiteful unfavorable vilifying
Antonyms
STRONGEST
complimentary
WEAK
appreciative favorable flattering praising
ADJECTIVE
disparaging
Synonyms
STRONGEST
defamatory derogatory snide unfavorable
WEAK
depreciatory detractory epithetical pejorative
Antonyms
STRONGEST
complimentary favorable nice praising

Example Sentences

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This targeted approach allows the immune system to remove threats efficiently while minimizing collateral damage to nearby tissue.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

While Jobs launched the iPhone in 2007, it was then chief operating officer Cook who oversaw the supply chain that met demand while minimizing costs.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

After finding out about his condition, he had surgery to treat it and became hyper-focused on taking lukewarm showers, minimizing cardio and taking supplements, but the changes didn’t result in a pregnancy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

An adviser could help you navigate drawdown strategies, tax issues and other questions about maximizing your retirement investments while minimizing risk.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Holly had enough on-the-job experience to realize that she was under fire, and immediately curled her elfin frame into a ball, minimizing the target.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer