What does deemphasize mean?
Deemphasize means Alternative form of de-emphasize..
Deemphasize
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.
Synonyms for deemphasize
Antonyms for deemphasize
Related Words
Word Forms
- deemphasizes
- deemphasizing
- deemphasized
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for deemphasize?
Common synonyms include destress.
What is the opposite of deemphasize?
Possible antonyms include emphasize, accentuate, stress, accent.
How do you use deemphasize 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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