Synonyms for minimize
ˈmɪn əˌmaɪzmin·i·mize

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1. minimize, minimiseverb

   make small or insignificant

   "Let's minimize the risk"

   Synonyms:
   downplay, derogate, belittle, minimise, understate, denigrate

   Antonyms:
   maximise, maximize

2. understate, minimize, minimise, downplayverb

   represent as less significant or important

   Synonyms:
   belittle, denigrate, play down, understate, minimise, downplay, derogate, background

   Antonyms:
   maximise, maximize

3. minimize, belittle, denigrate, derogateverb

   cause to seem less serious; play down

   "Don't belittle his influence"

   Synonyms:
   calumniate, smear, asperse, diminish, denigrate, besmirch, disparage, slander, pick at, sully, minimise, downplay, smirch, defame, belittle, understate, derogate

   Antonyms:
   maximize, maximise

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1. List of paraphrases for "minimize":

   minimizing, minimise, reduce, minimising, downplay, mitigate, minimization, minimizes, reducing, understate, trivialise, lessen, limit, alleviate, diminish, minimisation

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1. Eric Milito:

   A duplicative layer of new federal regulation is unnecessary, we urge the BLM to work carefully with the states to minimize costs and delays created by the new rules to ensure that public lands can still be a source of job creation and economic growth.

2. Lacy Davis:

   The' few bad apples' theory is a theory that I think is postulated by my colleagues and politicians to minimize the impact of this racism that is baked into the culture of policing.

3. Harriet Whiley:

   If you’re a healthy adult, you’re less likely to get [sick], especially if you take steps to minimize your risk, however, there’s always a small chance.

4. The FBI bulletin:

   While not all hacking incidents may result in a risk to safety – such as an attacker taking control of a vehicle – it is important that consumers take appropriate steps to minimize risk.

5. Gavin Naylor:

   In terms of treatment, we treat shark bite injuries as we would any other trauma with hemorrhage, pressure, tourniquet, minimize blood loss [and] treat for shock.