minorate

verb2

1. •
   To replace a term by its lower bound.

   • Analogously, we can minorate, replacing sin x with −1, then, by applying the first method it follows that:[…] — 2015
2. •
   (no longer used) To diminish.

   • this present Act, or any Thing therein contained, shall not extend nor take place to abridge, deprive or minorate any Liberties, Privilege or Authority of any Lords Marchers — 1534