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trivialize vs minimize

minimize vs trivialize

trivialize and minimize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trivialize No No Yes No
minimize No No Yes No
As verbs, minimize is a hypernym of trivialize; that is, minimize is a word with a broader meaning than trivialize:
  • trivialize: make trivial or insignificant
  • minimize: represent as less significant or important
Other hypernyms of trivialize include downplay, minimise, understate.
trivialize (verb) minimize (verb)
make trivial or insignificant make small or insignificant
cause to seem less serious; play down
represent as less significant or important
Difference between trivialize and minimize

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