minimise

Verb

Verb Forms: minimised, minimising, minimises

• To reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree.
• represent as less significant or important
• make small or insignificant
• Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of minimize.

Examples

• Players try to MINIMISE their opponent’s scoring opportunities by blocking high-value squares.

Synonyms

downplay, minimize, understate

Antonyms

maximise, maximize, overstate