minimize

In lang=en terms the difference between minimize and downsize

is that minimize is to make (something) as small or as insignificant as possible while downsize is to terminate the employment of.

As verbs the difference between minimize and downsize

is that minimize is to make (something) as small or as insignificant as possible while downsize is to reduce in size or number.

In transitive terms the difference between downplay and minimize

is that downplay is to de-emphasize; to present or portray as less important or consequential while minimize is to make (something) as small or as insignificant as possible.

In lang=en terms the difference between minimize and lower

is that minimize is to make (something) as small or as insignificant as possible while lower is to decrease in value, amount, etc.

As verbs the difference between minimize and lower

is that minimize is to make (something) as small or as insignificant as possible while lower is to let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down or lower can be .

As an adjective lower is

(low).

As an adverb lower is

.

In transitive terms the difference between dampen and minimize

is that dampen is to depress; to check; to make dull; to lessen while minimize is to make (something) as small or as insignificant as possible.

In transitive terms the difference between shrink and minimize

is that shrink is to draw back; to withdraw while minimize is to make (something) as small or as insignificant as possible.

As a noun shrink

is shrinkage; contraction; recoil.

As verbs the difference between minimize and exaggerate

is that minimize is to make (something) as small or as insignificant as possible while exaggerate is to overstate, to describe more than is fact.

In lang=en terms the difference between narrow and minimize

is that narrow is to get narrower while minimize is to make (something) as small or as insignificant as possible.

As verbs the difference between narrow and minimize

is that narrow is to reduce in width or extent; to contract while minimize is to make (something) as small or as insignificant as possible.

As an adjective narrow

is having a small width; not wide; slim; slender; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.

As a noun narrow

is (chiefly|in the plural) a narrow passage, especially a contracted part of a stream, lake, or sea; a strait connecting two bodies of water.

As verbs the difference between disparage and minimize

is that disparage is to match unequally; to degrade or dishonor while minimize is to make (something) as small or as insignificant as possible.

As a noun disparage

is (obsolete) inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.