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

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By targeting sperm metabolism with an inhibitor based, nonhormonal approach, it may be possible to temporarily disable sperm function when desired while minimizing unwanted effects.

From Science Daily

WSJ | Buy Side: Tax planning advisers help clients minimize their liability, navigate complex tax rules and integrate tax-efficient strategies into their financial plans.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the disclosures offer an exceptionally granular look at the strategies used by many of the ultrarich to build wealth and minimize their tax bills.

From The Wall Street Journal

Your estate plan will likely involve charitable donations and a strategy to time withdrawals from your retirement accounts to help minimize your taxes or to convert to a Roth account before you claim Social Security.

From MarketWatch

Grocery stores have remarkably low profit margins, but the ones that can sell high volumes and minimize overhead tend to stick around.

From The Wall Street Journal

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