transitive verb.
To reduce to the smallest possible amount, extent, size, or degree.
transitive verb.
To represent as having the least degree of importance, value, or size.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
To reduce to a minimum, or to the lowest terms or proportions; make as little or slight as possible; also, to depreciate; treat slightingly: as, to minimize the chances of war. Also spelled minimise.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
transitive verb.
To reduce to the smallest part or proportion possible; to reduce to a minimum.
transitive verb.
To represent, to oneself or others, as of no importance or minimal importance or effect; to belittle or disarage.
verb.
To make (something) as small or as insignificant as possible.
verb.
To remove (a window) from the main display area, collapsing it to an icon or caption.
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verb.
represent as less significant or important
verb.
cause to seem less serious; play down
verb.
make small or insignificant
Word Usage
""reasons to be pretty" (yes, the title is annoyingly lower case) deals with Greg's four-year involvement with Steph, and what happens after a friend of hers overhears Greg disparage - or is it "minimize" - Steph's looks during some dude talk with his buddy Kent."