What does "Minimize" mean?

reduced to smallest amount

Synonym: reduced, diminished Opposite: increased

"Minimize" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

The risk to me is minimized if I wait for you to shoot her, which I'm encouraging you to do.

— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S4E4

I'm not trying to minimize your cancer

— Grey's Anatomy S6E5

Do not minimize it, you who I had to rush to the emergency room...

— Modern Family S2E20

AND THE EYE TREATMENT IS SUPPOSED TO REDUCE PUFFINESS AND MINIMIZE THE APPEARANCE OF FINE LINES.

— Gilmore Girls S2E16

...and see what she can do to minimize the press on all this.

— The Devil Wears Prada

"Minimize" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 5 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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