minimize

verb

1.
make small or insignificant
minimise
Event:
minimization
Antonym:
maximize
Derived from:
minimization minimum
Exemplifies:
American spelling
2.
represent as less significant or important
downplay minimise understate
Event:
minimization
Derived from:
minimization minimum
Exemplifies:
American spelling
3.
cause to seem less serious; play down
belittle denigrate derogate
Event:
minimization
Derived from:
minimization minimum