Synonyms of minimizing

minimizing 1 of 2

noun

as in disparagement

Related Words

• disparagement
• belittlement
• poor-mouthing
• understatement
• meiosis

Dissimilar Words

• stretching
• exaggeration
• enhancement
• magnification
• elaboration
• padding
• coloring
• overstatement
• amplification
• caricature
• embroidery
• misrepresentation
• hyperbole
• fabrication
• embellishment
• embroidering

minimizing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of minimize

as in dismissing

to express scornfully one's low opinion of

sore losers trying to minimize the other team's victory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismissing
• diminishing
• criticizing
• discounting
• denigrating
• derogating
• belittling
• disparaging
• decrying
• denouncing
• depreciating
• deprecating
• running down
• condemning
• dumping on
• talking down
• trashing
• writing off
• crying down
• playing down
• bad-mouthing
• disliking
• discrediting
• trash-talking
• poor-mouthing
• dissing
• scolding
• vilipending
• kissing off
• putting down
• abusing
• disapproving (of)
• maligning
• slandering
• vilifying
• censuring
• ripping
• disgracing
• discommending
• reprehending
• defaming
• slurring
• traducing
• reprobating
• aspersing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praising
• extolling
• magnifying
• approving
• exalting
• applauding
• glorifying
• recommending
• favoring
• endorsing
• sanctioning
• lauding
• commending
• acclaiming
• complimenting
• countenancing
• eulogizing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of minimizing

Noun

This lifts the hull out of the water, reducing hydrodynamic drag and minimizing wake generation. — David Szondy june 27, New Atlas, 27 June 2026

The risk of adaptation is highest under a continuous, strong selection pressure, so minimizing, switching and staggering pesticides can help thwart resistance. — Jacob A Tennessen, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026

Verb

That’s no problem for them, because the failures occur years after the discussions, minimizing the political risk to those who voted for these misguided plans. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026

Patagonia, for example, has long organized itself around a commitment to minimizing its impact on the planet. — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026

But without enough housing options scaled for these smaller households, families feel limited to their too-large homes, minimizing a healthy churn in the housing market. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

The lineup has expanded beyond its viral multi-balm, too, with lightweight SPF sticks and even a mess-minimizing grinding cleansing balm. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Aug. 2026

Apple can monetize its ecosystem, minimizing the direct impact on the initial purchase price. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Ultimately, resiliency is about speeding time to recover, minimizing the costs associated with the disruption and adapting faster to protect customer trust, market share and margins. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026

The blades fold inward, flat alongside the main generator housing, minimizing the risk of losing small components in the backcountry. — New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026

Previous nutrition guidelines suggested minimizing or avoiding full-fat dairy and all types of fat, including healthy and saturated fats. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026