minimize

US /ˈmɪn.ə.maɪz/
UK /ˈmɪn.ə.maɪz/
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1.

reduce (something, especially something undesirable or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree

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We need to minimize the risks involved in this project.
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The company aims to minimize its environmental impact.
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reducedecreaselessencurtailabridge
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2.

represent (something) as being smaller or less important than it actually is

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Don't minimize the seriousness of the situation.
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He tended to minimize his own achievements.
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downplayunderstatebelittledisparagetrivialize
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exaggerateoverstatemagnify
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