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View synonyms for minimize
minimize
[ min-uh-mahyz ]
verb (used with object)
, min·i·mized, min·i·miz·ing.
- to reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree.
- to represent at the lowest possible amount, value, importance, influence, etc., especially in a disparaging way; belittle.
minimize
/ ˈmɪnɪˌmaɪz /
verb
- to reduce to or estimate at the least possible degree or amount
to minimize a risk
- to rank or treat at less than the true worth; belittle
to minimize someone's achievements
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Derived Forms
- ˈminiˌmizer, noun
- ˌminimiˈzation, noun
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Other Words From
- mini·mi·zation noun
- mini·mizer noun
- un·mini·mized adjective
- un·mini·mizing adjective
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