1. (verb) minimize, minimise
make small or insignificant
Synonyms: downplay, minimize, derogate, belittle, minimise, understate, denigrate
Antonyms: maximise, maximize
2. (verb) understate, minimize, minimise, downplay
represent as less significant or important
Synonyms: belittle, denigrate, play down, understate, minimise, downplay, minimize, derogate, background
Antonyms: maximise, maximize
3. (verb) minimize, belittle, denigrate, derogate
cause to seem less serious; play down
Synonyms: calumniate, smear, asperse, diminish, denigrate, minimize, besmirch, disparage, slander, pick at, sully, minimise, downplay, smirch, defame, belittle, understate, derogate
Antonyms: maximize, maximise
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