minimize

To reduce to the smallest possible amount, extent, size, or degree.

To represent as having the least degree of importance, value, or size.

To reduce to a minimum, or to the lowest terms or proportions; make as little or slight as possible; also, to depreciate; treat slightingly.

To reduce to the smallest part or proportion possible; to reduce to a minimum.

To represent, to oneself or others, as of no importance or minimal importance or effect; to belittle or disarage.