Synonyms of the word

minimize

• v. (transitive) To make (something) as small or as insignificant as possible.
• v. (computing, transitive, graphical user interface) To remove (a window) from the main display area, collapsing…

belittle

• v. To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is.

decrease

• v. (intransitive) Of a quantity, to become smaller.
• v. (transitive) To make (a quantity) smaller.
• n. An amount by which a quantity is decreased.
• n. (knitting) A reduction in the number of stitches, usually accomplished by suspending the stitch to be…

denigrate

• v. (transitive) To criticise so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame.
• v. (transitive) To treat as worthless; belittle, degrade or disparage.
• v. (rare) To blacken.

derogate

• v. (obsolete, transitive) To partially repeal (a law etc.).
• v. (transitive) To detract from (something); to disparage, belittle.
• v. (transitive, intransitive) To take away (something from something else) in a way which leaves it lessened.
• v. (intransitive) To remove a part, to detract from (a quality of excellence, authority etc.).
• v. (intransitive) To act in a manner below oneself; to debase oneself.
• adj. (archaic) debased.

disparage

• n. (obsolete) Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.
• v. To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.
• v. To dishonor by a comparison with what is inferior; to lower in rank or estimation by actions or words;…
• v. To ridicule, mock, discredit.

downplay

• v. (transitive) To de-emphasize; to present or portray as less important or consequential.

inform

• v. (archaic, transitive) To instruct, train (usually in matters of knowledge).
• v. (transitive) To communicate knowledge to.
• v. (intransitive) To impart information or knowledge.
• v. To act as an informer; denounce.
• v. (transitive) To give form or character to; to inspire (with a given quality); to affect, influence (with…
• v. (obsolete, intransitive) To make known, wisely and/or knowledgeably.
• v. (obsolete, transitive) To direct, guide.
• v. (archaic, intransitive) To take form; to become visible or manifest; to appear.
• adj. Without regular form; shapeless; ugly; deformed.

lessen

• v. (transitive) To make less; to diminish; to reduce.
• v. (intransitive) To become less.

minify

• v. To make smaller.
• v. To reduce in apparent size, as for example objects viewed through a lens or mirror shaped so as to increase…
• v. (computing) To remove white space and unnecessary characters from a web page's source code in order to…

minimise

• v. Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of minimize.

understate

• v. To state something with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.
• v. To state something with a lack of emphasis, in order to express irony.
• v. To state a quantity that is too low.