minimization

noun

Definition of minimizationnext
as in condemnation

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Recent Examples of minimization Its core commitments are voluntary and informed participation, minimization of harm to participants, confidentiality and prior approval by an institutional review board that weighs risk against scientific value. — Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 That's an incredible minimization of what Cunningham actually faced. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 The minimization regimen is also effective at lightening the price tag, cutting an even $11K off the base price as compared to the Bambi 16RB. — New Atlas, 11 July 2026 Diminishing eye wrinkles takes consistent application, as well as a discussion with your dermatologist to develop a wrinkle-minimization plan unique to your skin and needs. — Daley Quinn, Glamour, 9 July 2026 The Legacy Trust concept is not fundamentally about tax minimization or dynastic wealth (although it can easily be adapted as appropriate for those purposes). — Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Owning mistakes matters, but there’s a difference between accountability and reflexive self-minimization. — Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026 Some specialize in broad searches or price minimization, but one’s focus should be on trust and accuracy first. — Lyssanoel Frater, Ascend Agency, 26 May 2026 Advertising codes emphasize honesty, fairness, decency, responsibility, respect, transparency, legality, and minimization of harm. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimization
  1. condemnation
  2. criticism
  3. censure
  4. denunciation
  5. denouncement
  6. de-emphasis
  7. abuse
Noun
  • El-Sayed put distance between himself and Piker on Wednesday following intraparty condemnation of Piker’s comments on American Jews.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • If an agreement was not reached outside of court, the city filed for condemnation.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of condemnation
Noun
  • But the lobbyist has doubled down on her criticism of McCuskey in a recent letter to Illinois’ four top legislative leaders and obtained by the Tribune.
    — Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The sharpest criticism of the deal came from Venezuelan opposition figures, who argue that a caretaker administration installed after a foreign military operation has no standing to sign away a century of oil rights.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of criticism
Noun
  • Edwards stood in the well of the House as the censure resolution was read.
    — Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Following the vote, Speaker Mike Johnson asked Edwards to present himself in the well of the chamber as the censure resolution was read aloud.
    — John Parkinson, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of censure
Noun
  • Iran launched a drone attack against Azerbaijan early in the war, triggering harsh denunciations and speculation that Azerbaijan could enter the war.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The truth is that, despite the 2019 Business Roundtable denunciation of MSV, the pendulum never fully swung away from MSV.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of denunciation
Noun
  • Following Rourke’s denouncement of the GoFundMe effort, Hines told fans that if Rourke didn’t want the money, donors would be reimbursed.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026
  • In coordination with former President Franklin Roosevelt’s public denouncement of discrimination of Black Americans, Plato, president of the Plato Construction Company, was contracted to build 88 houses on the site of Camp Taylor, the former military installation in southwest Louisville.
    — Steve Wiser, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Nov. 2025
Definition of denouncement
Noun
  • The shift confused other lawmakers and policy experts worried about a de-emphasis on the project.
    — Niken Sitoningrum, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The de-emphasis on high school recruiting has created a trickle-down effect.
    — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Definition of de-emphasis
Noun
  • Hisbah members also face widespread allegations of rights abuses in their enforcement operations, including subjecting offenders to dehumanizing punishments such as public beatings or shaming.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • An autopsy identified multiple injuries, and the DuPage County Coroner’s Office ultimately determined that his death was caused by injuries resulting from child abuse and classified the death as a homicide, the news release said.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of abuse

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“Minimization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimization. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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