Synonyms of minimize

minimize

verb

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
• denounce
• talk down
• dump on
• dislike
• play down
• condemn
• diss
• cry down
• bad-mouth
• discredit
• poor-mouth
• trash
• vilipend
• kiss off
• dis
• put down
• trash-talk
• scold
• disapprove (of)
• abuse
• malign
• vilify
• censure
• discommend
• slander
• disgrace
• defame
• rip
• traduce
• slur
• reprehend
• asperse
• reprobate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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