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Minimize (Verb)

Meaning 1

Make small or insignificant; "Let's minimize the risk".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

  • Minimise

Antonyms

  • Maximize

Hypernyms

  • Lessen
  • Minify

Related Words

  • Minimum (noun)
  • Minimization (noun)

Meaning 2

Represent as less significant or important.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

  • Downplay
  • Minimise
  • Understate

Hypernyms

  • Inform

Hyponyms

  • Trivialize

Related Words

  • Minimum (noun)
  • Minimization (noun)

Meaning 3

Cause to seem less serious; play down; "Don't belittle his influence".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

  • Belittle
  • Denigrate
  • Derogate

Hypernyms

  • Belittle
  • Pick At

Related Words

  • Minimum (noun)
  • Minimization (noun)
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