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

From The Wall Street Journal

Much of that is in trusts aimed at allowing people to pass assets down to their heirs while minimizing estate taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal

United Airlines proactively reduced its schedule to minimize disruption once the storm arrives, a spokesperson said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tasks once done by humans and requiring technical skill can now be automated, enabling these organizations to downsize, minimize risk and maximize profit.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Our hope is that senotherapy, which involves using medications to remove senescent, or aging cells, could potentially minimize the need for surgery and/or improve outcomes after surgery."

From Science Daily

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