minimize vs denigrate

minimize and denigrate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
minimize	No	No	Yes	No
denigrate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, minimize and denigrate are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of minimize include belittle, derogate.

minimize (verb)	denigrate (verb)
make small or insignificant	cause to seem less serious; play down
cause to seem less serious; play down	charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
represent as less significant or important