Meaning & Definition of Minimize in English
English⟶
Minimize
/mɪnəmaɪz/
verb
1. Make small or insignificant
- "Let's minimize the risk"
synonym:
- minimize,
- minimise
2. Represent as less significant or important
synonym:
- understate,
- minimize,
- minimise,
- downplay
3. Cause to seem less serious
- Play down
- "Don't belittle his influence"
synonym:
- minimize,
- belittle,
- denigrate,
- derogate