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

By using passive mechanical elements, lightweight materials, and low-power tactile sensing, the hand can support the drone while minimizing the energy required for interaction. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026

Various businesses are actively opting for edge computing to process data closer to IoT endpoints, improving real-time decision-making and minimizing latency. — Alper Yegin, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

The niacinamide in the formula supports the skin barrier while minimizing inflammation, redness, and dark spots. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026

The act, adopted in 1970, has been credited for protecting California’s natural resources and minimizing pollution. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

The underlying issue in both, as always, is how a law, whose original aim was minimizing adverse environmental impacts by public and private projects, will be applied. — Dan Walters, Oc Register, 26 Aug. 2026

What makes a roster a championship roster is scheming by accentuating the strengths and minimizing the weaknesses. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

The yearlong closure allowed the park district to address multiple infrastructure needs at once, minimizing the disruption that would have resulted from completing the work over several seasons, according to officials. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Days later, OpenAI made a similar pledge, promising to pay its own way on energy while minimizing water use and investing in local jobs and workforce pathways. — Ashley Capoot,garrett Downs, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026