· make small or insignificant; "Let's minimize the risk"
Synonym(s): minimise
Hypernym(s): decrease, lessen, minify
Antonym(s): maximize
· represent as less significant or important
Synonym(s): understate, minimise, downplay
Hypernym(s): inform
· cause to seem less serious; play down; "Don't belittle his influence"
Synonym(s): belittle, denigrate, derogate
Hypernym(s): disparage, belittle, pick_at