transitive verb (-mized; -mizing) Date: 1825 to reduce or keep to a minimum, to underestimate intentionally ; play down , soft-pedal , minimization noun ~r noun
MINIMIZE
Meaning of MINIMIZE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012