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v. To reduce to the smallest possible amount, extent, size, or degree.

v. Usage Problem To reduce. See Usage Note at minimal.

v. To represent as having the least degree of importance, value, or size: minimized the magnitude of the crisis. See Synonyms at decry.

v. To make (something) as small or as insignificant as possible.

v. To remove (a window) from the main display area, collapsing it to an icon or caption.

v. To reduce to the smallest part or proportion possible; to reduce to a minimum.

v. To represent, to oneself or others, as of no importance or minimal importance or effect; to belittle or disarage.

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.

v. represent as less significant or important

v. cause to seem less serious; play down

v. make small or insignificant

""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."

minimized    minimizes    minimizing   

minimized    minimizing   

diminish    belittle