VDict - Definition of minimize

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minimize

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Verb

cause to seem less serious; play down
- Don't belittle his influence

represent as less significant or important

make small or insignificant
- Let's minimize the risk

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Synonyms:
belittle denigrate derogate understate minimise downplay
Antonyms:
overstate exaggerate overdraw hyperbolize hyperbolise magnify amplify maximize maximise

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