Minimize and Praise

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Minimize verb - To express scornfully one's low opinion of.

Usage example: sore losers trying to minimize the other team's victory

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Praise is an antonym for minimize in topics: play down, extend, maximize, underrate.

Praise verb - To proclaim the glory of.

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Minimize is an antonym for praise.

Nearby Words: praised, praising

time	minimize time	praise time
game	minimize game	praise game

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