Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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Along with its recommendations, the association released a visual showing pictures of foods to choose, like tofu, beans, nuts, broccoli and soybean oil, and those to minimize, such as soda, chips and cookies.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From MarketWatch

Some take on risky self-directed investments, while others are forced to minimize their retirement savings until they pay off other obligations.

From The Wall Street Journal

An older relative gives annual gifts to minimize future estate taxes.

From MarketWatch

Beyond security concerns, authoritarian leaders often house senior officials on military bases or within walled compounds as a way of minimizing the possibility of a coup.

From Salon

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