Synonyms of minimizes

minimizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of minimize

as in dismisses

to express scornfully one's low opinion of

sore losers trying to minimize the other team's victory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismisses
• diminishes
• criticizes
• denigrates
• disparages
• decries
• derogates
• belittles
• discounts
• deprecates
• denounces
• depreciates
• runs down
• condemns
• talks down
• plays down
• dumps on
• writes off
• dislikes
• trashes
• bad-mouths
• cries down
• discredits
• poor-mouths
• trash-talks
• disses
• vilipends
• scolds
• kisses off
• puts down
• abuses
• disapproves (of)
• maligns
• vilifies
• disgraces
• rips
• discommends
• censures
• traduces
• reprehends
• defames
• slanders
• slurs
• reprobates
• asperses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• magnifies
• applauds
• extols
• exalts
• praises
• approves
• recommends
• glorifies
• lauds
• endorses
• favors
• sanctions
• commends
• acclaims
• compliments
• countenances
• eulogizes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of minimizes

In order to keep playing shows these past few years, Frampton has devoted himself to an intensive workout regime that minimizes the impact of IBM. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026

Spreading the drawdown across multiple stable caverns at all four storage sites minimizes sudden pressure drops and fluid turbulence. — Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

For starters, use the study's results to choose an AI platform that minimizes privacy exposure. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026

This approach minimizes transplant shock and promotes healthier growth. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026

According to Augmental, MouthPad's custom design minimizes its impact on speech. — Jesse Watson , Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Early planning minimizes time spent renegotiating schedules and maximizes time supporting their child’s interests. — Rebecca L. Palmer, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

Yet a full 20 years after Obama was elected on a promise to break free of Bush’s legacy, policymakers keep getting sucked into the region by an incentive structure that makes the use of force attractive and minimizes its short-term costs. — Emma Ashford, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026

Conduct yourself in a way that minimizes unnecessary harm to innocent people. — Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026