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verb
(min-i-mize)
cause to seem less serious; play down
Synonyms:
belittle
,
denigrate
,
derogate
,
minimize
verb
(min-i-mize)
represent as less significant or important
Synonyms:
downplay
,
minimise
,
understate
,
minimize
verb
(min-i-mize)
make small or insignificant
Synonyms:
minimise
,
Antonyms:
maximize
,
Examples:
Let's minimize the risk.
Words Related to
minimize
!
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
prevent
,
mitigating
,
avoiding
,
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,
lessening
,
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,
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,
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,
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,
avert
,
curb
,
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,
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,
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,
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,
ease
,
offset
,
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,
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,
allay
,
limiting
,
soften
,
decreasing
,
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,
limit
,
lighten
,
underplay
,
reduced
,
restrict
,
abate
,
circumvent
,
reduction
,
lowering
,
dampen
,
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,
decrease
,
keep
,
detract
,
constrain
,
minimum
,
address
,
restrain
,
confine
,
contain
,
restricting
,
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,
limited
,
shrink
,
weaken
,
cutting
,
lower
,
reductions
,
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,
minimisation
,
cushion
,
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,
narrow
,
narrowing
,
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,
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,
scorch
,
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,
bridge
,
drop
,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
optimize
,
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,
compensate
,
streamline
,
outweigh
,
enhance
,
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,
exacerbate
,
conserve
,
insulate
,
neutralize
,
forestall
,
magnify
,
accentuate
,
heighten
,
stem
,
protect
,
minimize
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