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

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

The advantages of virtual trading extend beyond simply minimizing financial risk. — Michael Martin, Forbes.com, 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

Unfortunately, the group offered amazingly little of that over the course of the night, minimizing the bells and whistles during what could be properly dubbed a fairly boring stage show overall. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026

Here are some strategies for maintaining your relationship and minimizing conflict. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 6 Aug. 2026

Key decision-makers did not make sufficient use of the extensive expertise across the Defense Department to guide the Israeli military on how make gains against Hamas while minimizing civilian harm in Gaza’s dense urban environments. — Dafna H. Rand, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026

Unlike most mining mega-projects, which require huge open pits, the Hermosa project is underground, minimizing the visible footprint. — Justin Worland, Time, 4 Aug. 2026

Web searches, instant messaging, minimizing the browser, and hundreds of other functions are also prevented. — Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026