单词	minimizes
释义	minimize verb min·​i·​mize ˈmi-nə-ˌmīz  minimized; minimizing transitive verb 1 : to reduce or keep to a minimum minimize costs minimize delays 2 : to underestimate intentionally : play down, soft-pedal minimizing losses in our own forces while maximizing those of the enemy 3 : to replace (a window) on a computer display with a small button or icon which will restore the window when selected minimization ˌmi-nə-mə-ˈzā-shən  noun minimizer ˈmi-nə-ˌmī-zər  noun Synonyms bad-mouth belittle cry down decry denigrate deprecate depreciate derogate diminish dis [slang] diss discount dismiss disparage kiss off play down poor-mouth put down run down talk down trash trash-talk vilipend write off See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences We need to minimize the chance of error. The company will work to minimize costs. I don't want to minimize the contributions he has made to the company. During the interview, she minimized her weaknesses and emphasized her strengths. Please minimize all open windows. Recent Examples on the Web To help keep residents safe and minimize damage to homes and businesses, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) maintains nationwide maps that indicate the risk of flooding in various areas. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2022 During the shutdown, officials recommend residents eliminate all outdoor irrigation, stop mowing their lawns and minimize the use of their lawns for parking vehicles and recreation. Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 Jane wants to minimize taxes and maximize benefits for her heirs and chosen charities. Laura Saunders, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 Kane owns a brand that makes women’s health vitamins aiming to help improve hormones and minimize PMS symptoms. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 31 Aug. 2022 But good cybersecurity habits can minimize the risks, experts say. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2022 On Tuesday, the state’s Drought Management Task Force recommended that Cape Cod also receive that designation, which urges residents and businesses to minimize water use and stop all non-essential outdoor watering. Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022 These green building choices minimize negative impacts on the environment, create homes that work smarter and more efficiently, and make the most of natural and sustainable resources. Kristina Mcguirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022 Blasting and heavy excavation can occur only during daylight hours, and Granite must take precautions to minimize and monitor seismic disturbances. Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition minimize verb min·​i·​mize ˈmi-nə-ˌmīz  minimized; minimizing 1 : to make as small as possible Safety rules minimized the risks. 2 : to treat or describe (something) as smaller or less important than it is Don't minimize the impact of the discovery on science. 3 : to make (a program's window) change to a very small form that takes little room on a computer screen minimizes verb present tense third-person singular of minimize as in diminishes to express scornfully one's low opinion of sore losers trying to minimize the other team's victory Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance diminishes dismisses criticizes denigrates disparages decries derogates belittles discounts deprecates denounces depreciates condemns runs down talks down cries down dumps on trashes plays down dislikes writes off discredits bad-mouths vilipends trash-talks scolds disses poor-mouths kisses off abuses puts down vilifies maligns disgraces traduces discommends slanders reprehends rips censures defames slurs disapproves (of) asperses reprobates Antonyms & Near Antonyms magnifies extols exalts applauds glorifies approves lauds recommends endorses praises favors indorses extolls commends sanctions acclaims compliments countenances eulogizes See More
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