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minimize
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verb
cause to seem less serious; play down
"Don't belittle his influence"
minimize
belittle
denigrate
derogate
represent as less significant or important
understate
minimize
minimise
downplay
make small or insignificant
"Let's minimize the risk"
minimize
minimise
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