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Minimize meaning

What does “minimize” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“minimize” is a verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: make small or insignificant.

minimize

verb

  1. make small or insignificant

    “Let's minimize the risk”

    Synonymsminimise
    Oppositesmaximize

  2. represent as less significant or important

    Synonymsunderstateminimisedownplay

  3. cause to seem less serious; play down

    “Don't belittle his influence”

    Synonymsbelittledenigratederogate

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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