minimize

Verb
  1. Make small or insignificant (synset 200428755)
    "Let's minimize the risk"
    is a type of: decrease, lessen, minify - make smaller
    subtypes: hedge - minimize loss or risk
    same as: minimise
  2. Represent as less significant or important (synset 200842804)
    is a type of: inform - impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
    subtypes: trivialise, trivialize - make trivial or insignificant
    same as: downplay, minimise, understate
  3. Cause to seem less serious;
    Play down (synset 200866139)
    "Don't belittle his influence"
    is a type of: belittle, disparage, pick at - express a negative opinion of
    subtypes: talk down - belittle through talk
    same as: belittle, denigrate, derogate

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