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minimize

/'mɪnə,maɪz/

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verb
cause to seem less serious; play down
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belittle denigrate derogate

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pick at belittle disparage
verb
represent as less significant or important
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downplay minimise understate

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inform
verb
make small or insignificant
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"Let's minimize the risk"

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minimise

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maximize

type of:
lessen decrease minify

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