Synonyms of minimize

minimize

verb

ˈmi-nə-ˌmīz 

as in to dismiss

to express scornfully one's low opinion of

sore losers trying to minimize the other team's victory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismiss
• diminish
• criticize
• denigrate
• derogate
• disparage
• discount
• belittle
• decry
• deprecate
• write off
• run down
• depreciate
• talk down
• denounce
• dump on
• dislike
• play down
• condemn
• bad-mouth
• cry down
• discredit
• poor-mouth
• trash
• vilipend
• kiss off
• dis
• trash-talk
• put down
• scold
• disapprove (of)
• abuse
• malign
• vilify
• censure
• discommend
• slander
• disgrace
• defame
• rip
• traduce
• slur
• reprehend
• asperse
• reprobate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• magnify
• applaud
• exalt
• approve
• glorify
• recommend
• praise
• extol
• endorse
• favor
• sanction
• laud
• countenance
• commend
• acclaim
• compliment
• eulogize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of minimize

Sceye’s team had decided not to run Sceye’s communications antenna at full power to minimize potential interference and to play it safe with local regulators. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026

The repairs were originally scheduled for overnight hours to minimize traffic disruptions. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Bemotrizinol, however, was designed to be a larger-sized molecule to minimize skin penetration, according to cosmetic chemist Kelly Dobos. — Tracy Middleton, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026

That would minimize the need to build — and pay for — new generation or transmission equipment. — Jeffrey Kopp,mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026