minimize [minimized, minimizing, minimizes]◼◼◼(To make small as possible) verb [UK: ˈmɪ.nɪ.maɪz] [US: ˈmɪ.nə.ˌmaɪz]We need to minimize the risk of infection. = Nous devons minimiser le risque d'infection.
downplay [downplayed, downplaying, downplays]◼◼◻(to de-emphasize; to present or portray something as less important or consequential) verb [UK: ˌdaʊn.ˈpleɪ] [US: ˈdaʊn.ˌple]