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English verb: minimize

1. minimize (change) make small or insignificant


SamplesLet's minimize the risk.


Synonymsminimise


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Something ----s something


Broader (hypernym)decrease, lessen, minify


Narrower (hyponym)hedge


Antonymsmaximize, maximise

2. minimize (communication) represent as less significant or important


Synonymsdownplay, minimise, understate


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)inform


Narrower (hyponym)trivialise, trivialize


Antonymsexaggerate, hyperbolise, hyperbolize, overstate, amplify, magnify, overdraw

3. minimize (communication) cause to seem less serious; play down


SamplesDon't belittle his influence.


Synonymsbelittle, denigrate, derogate


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Something ----s something


Broader (hypernym)belittle, disparage, pick at


Narrower (hyponym)talk down









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