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minimize


verb
1. make small or insignificant (Freq. 12)
- Let's minimize the risk
Syn:
minimise
Ant:
maximise (for: minimise), maximize
Derivationally related forms:
minimisation (for: minimise), minimum (for: minimise), minimization, minimum
Hypernyms:
decrease, lessen, minify
Hyponyms:
hedge
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Something ----s something
2. represent as less significant or important (Freq. 2)
Syn:
understate, minimise, downplay
Ant:
overstate (for: understate)
Derivationally related forms:
minimisation (for: minimise), minimum (for: minimise), minimization, minimum, understatement (for: understate)
Hypernyms:
inform
Hyponyms:
trivialize, trivialise
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
3. cause to seem less serious;
play down
- Don't belittle his influence
Syn:
belittle, denigrate, derogate
Derivationally related forms:
derogative (for: derogate), derogatory (for: derogate), derogation (for: derogate), denigrative (for: denigrate), denigration (for: denigrate), minimization, minimum
Hypernyms:
disparage, belittle, pick at
Hyponyms:
talk down
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Something ----s something

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