 minimize |
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| 1. | [ verb ] make small or insignificant | |
| Synonyms: | minimise | |
| Examples: | "Let's minimize the risk" |
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| Related terms: | maximize decrease hedge minimum minimization | |
| 2. | [ verb ] represent as less significant or important | |
| Synonyms: | understate minimise downplay | |
| Related terms: | overstate inform trivialize minimum understatement minimization | |
| 3. | [ verb ] belittle | |
| Synonyms: | denigrate derogate belittle | |
| Examples: | "Don't belittle his influence" |
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| Related terms: | disparage talk_down minimum disparagement minimization | |
| Similar spelling: |
minimized minimise mining mining_bee |
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