minimize

minimize (http://definr.com/minimize)

     v 1: make small or insignificant; "Let's minimize the risk" [syn:
           minimise] [ant: maximize, maximize]
     2: represent as less significant or important [syn: understate,
         minimise] [ant: overstate]
     3: belittle; "Don't belittle his influence" [syn: belittle, denigrate,
         derogate]