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

Bali is all about balancing both form and function with key solutions focusing on comfort, smoothing, minimizing and breathability. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

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

According to Healthline, testosterone may help protect the brain by slowing nerve cell death, promoting regeneration after injury, minimizing nerve damage and reducing inflammation in the nervous system. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

Other Preventative Aphid Control Good garden hygiene, even during the fall and winter months, is crucial for minimizing harborage areas for both overwintering aphid eggs and adults, according to Crumbley. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026

Schacter’s framing, to take friendship concerns seriously rather than minimizing them, points the same way. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

Schacter encourages parents to take friendship concerns seriously rather than minimizing problems that may feel especially important during adolescence. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

The draft plan aims to connect surrounding neighborhoods to the site while minimizing the displacement of residents and businesses. — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Therefore, minimizing equipment downtime is essential for keep the fleet running smoothly and protect profitability. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

The fishery uses methods that it — and McDonald’s — say are aimed at minimizing environmental impacts, but the nets that catch pollock catch other marine life too. — Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Today, Citroën’s advanced CAD techniques have managed to improve that legacy even more, optimizing structural geometry to maximize interior volume and minimizing weight. — New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026