minimize /(mĭn"ĭ*mīz)/

min·i·mize

minimize

v. t.

imp. & p. p. minimized; p. pr. & vb. n. minimizing

  1. To reduce to the smallest part or proportion possible; to reduce to a minimum.
  2. To represent, to oneself or others, as of no importance or minimal importance or effect; to belittle or disarage.