<p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>Minimized</li><li>To reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree.</li><li>To represent at the lowest possible amount, value, importance, influence, etc., especially in a disparaging way; belittle.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms:</strong></p><ul><li>Weaken</li><li>Decrease</li></ul><p><strong>Antonyms:</strong></p><ul><li>Intensify</li><li>Increase</li></ul>