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

The shoe is engineered to perform from 5Ks to marathons, with a design that minimizes weight and maximizes responsiveness, as well as delivering on comfort. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

Likewise, Sony minimized its exposure on the $30M-$42M costing Aaron Sorkin directed Mark Zuckerberg follow-up, The Social Reckoning, which was 50% co-funded by Alcon. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026

Those safeguards can serve legitimate purposes, but during a crisis, these processes designed to minimize risk can create new risks by slowing down the ability to communicate at the speed at which the business is now changing. — Carol Geffner, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

The governing party, meanwhile, sought to minimize the significance of Machado’s return. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026