minimize
[ min-uh-mahyz ]
/ ˈmɪn əˌmaɪz /
verb (used with object), min·i·mized, min·i·miz·ing.
to reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree.
to represent at the lowest possible amount, value, importance, influence, etc., especially in a disparaging way; belittle.
Also
especially British,
min·i·mise.
OTHER WORDS FROM minimize
min·i·mi·za·tion, noun min·i·miz·er, noun un·min·i·mized, adjective un·min·i·miz·ing, adjectiveWords nearby minimize
Example sentences from the Web for minimization
He was not part of the conspiracy aimed at the minimization of Cressy, the scholar.
Gargoyles |Ben Hecht
British Dictionary definitions for minimization
minimize
minimise
/ (ˈmɪnɪˌmaɪz) /
verb (tr)
to reduce to or estimate at the least possible degree or amount
to minimize a risk
to rank or treat at less than the true worth; belittle
to minimize someone's achievements