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

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

Since the core and cladding are made together, the method can achieve high fabrication yield while minimizing defects at the interface. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026

The arrangement was aimed at minimizing the number and cost of change orders, which are the bane of construction projects. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 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

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

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