English verb: minimise | |||
1. | minimise (communication) represent as less significant or important | ||
Synonyms | downplay, minimize, understate | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | inform | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | trivialise, trivialize | ||
Antonyms | exaggerate, hyperbolise, hyperbolize, overstate, amplify, magnify, overdraw | ||
2. | minimise (change) make small or insignificant | ||
Samples | Let's minimize the risk. | ||
Synonyms | minimize | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | decrease, lessen, minify | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | hedge | ||
Antonyms | maximize, maximise | ||