minimalize

[ min-uh-muh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, min·i·mal·ized, min·i·mal·iz·ing.

1. to make minimal:

   to minimalize tax increases.

Other Words From

• mini·mal·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of minimalize¹

minimal + -ize

Example Sentences

Minimalize visual clutter by using pairs of items — in this case, a matching sofa and love seat, matching console and coffee table, and matching lamps — instead of a bunch of different pieces.

From Washington Post

“We will not allow the federal government to trivialize the law, and minimalize the importance of clean air for millions of New Yorkers.”

From Reuters

But Vera added just because chances are small doesn't minimalize the threat.

From Fox News

Perry Lang built an onsite laboratory for dry-aging steaks; he likens his preferences for concentrating beef flavors to the process of grapes converting to raisins, and he aims to minimalize much of the blue-cheesy funk often associated with dry-aging.

From Los Angeles Times

Whether deliberate or not, moves by Xi seem designed to minimalize predecessor Hu’s place in history.

From Washington Times