Definition: (finance) to cut, reduce; to underestimate; to play down, minimize

Il veut minorer les impôts - He wants to cut taxes.

Je crois que tu as minoré la valeur de ces bijoux - I think you underestimated the value of these jewels.

Il nous faut minorer cet incident - We need to play down this incident.

Related: la minoration - cut, reduction

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Pronunciation: [mee nuh ray]