NYT Dictionary

MINIMIZING

/mˈɪnʌmˌaɪzɪŋ/

VerbAdjectiveMIN-i-miz-ingmin-i-miz-ing · 4 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2023

Meaning

present participle and gerund of minimize

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

minimizeminimiseunderstatedownplaybelittledenigratederogateabusivebelittlingbitchy

Antonyms

maximizemaximiseoverstate

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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