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minimize vs trivialize

trivialize vs minimize

minimize and trivialize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
minimize No No Yes No
trivialize No No Yes No
As verbs, trivialize is a hyponym of minimize; that is, trivialize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than minimize:
  • minimize: represent as less significant or important
  • trivialize: make trivial or insignificant
Other hyponyms of minimize include trivialise.
minimize (verb) trivialize (verb)
make small or insignificant make trivial or insignificant
cause to seem less serious; play down
represent as less significant or important
Difference between minimize and trivialize

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