The verb minimize describes making something smaller or less serious. It typically refers to something negative that is being reduced, like when you eat at home instead of in restaurants to minimize expenses.
To reduce to the smallest part or proportion possible; to reduce to a minimum.
Verb
make small or insignificant; "Let''s minimize the risk"
Verb
represent as less significant or important
Verb
belittle; "Don''t belittle his influence"
v. t.
To reduce to the smallest part or proportion possible;
to reduce to a minimum.
Minimize
To reduce to the smallest part or proportion possible; to reduce to a minimum.
Usage Examples
A vegan diet takes care of most of what we need to do. But you'll also want to minimize the use of oils generally, because while olive oil and other vegetable oils are better for your heart than chicken fat, they are as fattening as animal fats.
So while I will never minimize the costs involved in military action, I am convinced that a failure to act in Libya would have carried a far greater price for America.
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Other Usage ExamplesOne side of the American psyche wants smaller government, lower taxes, and more choices for individuals, even if those choices increase risk. The other wants a strong social safety net to protect the weakest among us, even if it costs more to minimize risk.
But in terms of how people live together, how we minimize the prospects of conflict and maximize the prospects of peace, the place of religion in our society today is essential.
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