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

The friction free surface reduces hair breakage and minimizes sleep wrinkles. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

This minimizes how much light reaches the living sample and yet can capture the rapid cilia movement at high resolution. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026

Apple says the finish also minimizes the visibility of the crease while giving the display a matte feel. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

This minimizes stigma and administrative burden for families while also maximizing efficiency for administration. — Mona Hanna, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026

That dynamic undoubtedly minimizes the adjustment associated with staff upheaval. — Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

By preventing excess slack and eliminating interfering contours, the PBU minimizes collision risks across complex movement paths. — IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026

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