Synonyms of minimized

minimized 1 of 2

adjective

as in undersized

Related Words

• undersized
• tiny
• small
• puny
• bitty
• miniature
• pocket
• mini
• diminutive
• wee
• smallish
• dinky
• minute
• teeny
• stunted
• pocket-size
• teeny-weeny
• slight
• squat
• dumpy
• compact
• flat
• stubby
• bantam
• pygmy
• stumpy
• half-pint
• scrubby
• squatty
• pint-size
• dwarf
• petite
• little
• short
• dwarfish
• low
• low-lying
• low-slung
• sawed-off

Dissimilar Words

• high
• lifted
• elevated
• tall
• raised
• lofty
• uplifted
• towering
• large
• high-rise
• statuesque
• altitudinous
• sizable
• upswept
• bulky
• voluminous
• big
• oversize
• outsize
• hefty
• rangy
• lanky
• largish
• gangling
• hulking
• gangly

minimized

2 of 2

verb

past tense of minimize

as in dismissed

to express scornfully one's low opinion of

sore losers trying to minimize the other team's victory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismissed
• diminished
• criticized
• discounted
• denigrated
• disparaged
• belittled
• derogated
• decried
• depreciated
• dumped on
• denounced
• ran down
• condemned
• deprecated
• disliked
• cried down
• talked down
• played down
• wrote off
• bad-mouthed
• trashed
• poor-mouthed
• trash-talked
• vilipended
• scolded
• kissed off
• discredited
• dissed
• put down
• abused
• disapproved (of)
• maligned
• censured
• vilified
• slandered
• discommended
• disgraced
• reprehended
• aspersed
• defamed
• ripped
• traduced
• slurred
• reprobated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• magnified
• praised
• applauded
• approved
• exalted
• extolled
• lauded
• recommended
• acclaimed
• favored
• glorified
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• commended
• complimented
• countenanced
• eulogized

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of minimized

Adjective

From the United States losing in the round of 16 after the whole Folarin Balogun saga, to Argentina eventually going down to Spain in the final, the outcomes on the field in the end minimized whispers about potential FIFA meddling. — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Average-to-hot weekend, with minimized Delta breeze This weekend will be another slightly above average stretch to enjoy the outdoors, with more sunshine to go around to add some extra heat. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

Under Section 106, agencies more commonly use a memorandum of agreement in those circumstances to specify up front how adverse effects will be avoided, minimized, or mitigated. — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026

Between 40% and 60% of women in perimenopause and menopause experience sleep difficulties, yet most don’t receive satisfactory treatment because the issue is so often misunderstood or minimized. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026

Even with newer models on the market, the powerful airflow and minimized heat exposure have users sticking with and voting for the original year after year. — Marci Robin, Allure, 20 May 2026

In case of a ball thrown, minimized action is the sum over time of the difference between its kinetic and potential energy. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026

Of those, the vast majority were used in research that involved no pain or minimized pain. — Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026

That said, slow running aligns with the zone 2 cardio trend, which promises ample cardiovascular benefit, plus minimized injury risk. — Jenny McCoy, SELF, 20 Mar. 2026

Verb

Why This Matters For Your Family’s Legacy The peace of mind that comes from knowing your assets are optimally allocated, your tax burden minimized, and your family’s goals prioritized is invaluable. — David Rae, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to eliminate a foundational safety principle that has for 50 years minimized the radiation people in the United States are exposed to and that has been adopted around the world. — Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

Insect problems are most likely to occur when plants experience stress, which can be minimized through proper plant spacing and care. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 July 2026

Each incident was met with a familiar, suffocating silence — minimized, forgiven and swept away. — Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 20 July 2026

Tonje also did a solid job defensively and minimized his mistakes. — Jay King, New York Times, 20 July 2026

The team successfully minimized these electrical traps by adjusting the processing of the electrolyte, thereby reducing electron leakage. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026

The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity, the department says. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026

Context that undermines sensational allegations is minimized. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026