English verb: minimize | |||
1. | minimize (change) make small or insignificant | ||
Samples | Let's minimize the risk. | ||
Synonyms | minimise | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | decrease, lessen, minify | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | hedge | ||
Antonyms | maximize, maximise | ||
2. | minimize (communication) represent as less significant or important | ||
Synonyms | downplay, minimise, understate | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | inform | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | trivialise, trivialize | ||
Antonyms | exaggerate, hyperbolise, hyperbolize, overstate, amplify, magnify, overdraw | ||
3. | minimize (communication) cause to seem less serious; play down | ||
Samples | Don't belittle his influence. | ||
Synonyms | belittle, denigrate, derogate | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | belittle, disparage, pick at | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | talk down | ||