Synonyms of minimizes

minimizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of minimize

as in dismisses

to express scornfully one's low opinion of

sore losers trying to minimize the other team's victory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismisses
• diminishes
• criticizes
• denigrates
• disparages
• decries
• derogates
• belittles
• discounts
• deprecates
• denounces
• depreciates
• runs down
• condemns
• talks down
• plays down
• dumps on
• writes off
• dislikes
• trashes
• bad-mouths
• cries down
• discredits
• poor-mouths
• trash-talks
• disses
• vilipends
• scolds
• kisses off
• puts down
• abuses
• disapproves (of)
• maligns
• vilifies
• disgraces
• rips
• discommends
• censures
• traduces
• reprehends
• defames
• slanders
• slurs
• reprobates
• asperses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• magnifies
• extols
• applauds
• exalts
• praises
• approves
• glorifies
• recommends
• lauds
• endorses
• favors
• indorses
• sanctions
• extolls
• commends
• acclaims
• compliments
• countenances
• eulogizes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of minimizes

This technique minimizes earthwork and avoids damaging tree roots. —New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2025

This inclusive approach not only minimizes blind spots but also sparks innovation. —Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025

Your Lawn Aerating the lawn helps nutrients reach deeper into the soil, minimizes compaction, and can help when overseeding the lawn. —Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025

Businesses involved in the supply chain analyze methods of transportation based on what is the most efficient, which minimizes fuel consumption and emissions. —Kevin Beasley, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025

This approach minimizes anxiety and allows for a more honest exchange. —Melody Wilding, Lmsw, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025

This misconception minimizes the impact that individual donors, families, small businesses, community volunteers and others can have in affecting social change. —Taryn Palumbo, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025

This busy polling mechanism minimizes delays in network traffic processing at the cost of CPU power consumption. —IEEE Spectrum, 17 Mar. 2025

This minimizes the risk of entering details on fraudulent websites and can alert you if a site doesn’t match what’s expected. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025