De-emphasize
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /diːˈɛmfəsaɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: De-emphasize is a verb meaning (transitive) To remove or reduce the emphasis from something; to make something less important; to play down.
Meaning
(transitive) To remove or reduce the emphasis from something; to make something less important; to play down.
Word Forms
- de-emphasizes
- de-emphasizing
- de-emphasized
- de-emphasise
- deemphasise
- deemphasize
Synonyms for de-emphasize
Depending on context, synonyms include downplay, understate, bagatellize, banalize, belittle, cut down.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lessen, minimize, reduce, downplay, diminish, belittle.
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