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De emphasize

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

Alternative form of de-emphasize..

Example Sentences

In an article in Athletics Journal, Paul A. Smith described fartlek as "a continuous overdistance run with numerous faster-paced interval runs interspersed, until the runner feels tired, but not exhausted." Smith claimed that because fartlek existed in the mind of the runner as a form of play, it deemphasized the feeling or perception of fatigue.
One way to minimize or mitigate the copycat effect is to deemphasize the perpetrator and deglorify the violence in real and fictional stories.

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What does de emphasize mean?

De emphasize means Alternative form of de-emphasize..

What is a synonym for de emphasize?

Common synonyms include destress.

What is the opposite of de emphasize?

Possible antonyms include emphasize, accentuate, stress, accent.

How do you use de emphasize in a sentence?

In an article in Athletics Journal, Paul A. Smith described fartlek as "a continuous overdistance run with numerous faster-paced interval runs interspersed, until the runner feels tired, but not exhausted." Smith claimed that because fartlek existed in the mind of the runner as a form of play, it deemphasized the feeling or perception of fatigue.

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