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

This would minimize errors, increase safety and ease maintenance work without having to call an expert for everything. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

The team loaded the makeshift incubators into cars and drove to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, with human passengers cradling them the whole way to minimize the vehicles’ vibrations. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

It's also supported by NVIDIA's G-Sync, and AMD FreeSync Premium, which also minimizes gameplay latency, ensuring responsive feedback. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026

This line is increasing sustainable sourcing, minimizing landfill waste, and conserving fresh water, among many initiatives. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026