* Minimize: To reduce something to the smallest possible amount.
* Limit: To restrict something to a certain amount.
* Restrict: To confine something within certain limits.
* Set a minimum: To establish a lowest permissible amount.
For example:
* Instead of saying "The minimum wage is $15," you could say: "They minimized the wage to $15."
* Instead of saying "The minimum age for driving is 16," you could say: "They limited the driving age to 16."
The specific verb you choose will depend on the context and the desired meaning.