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DE-EMPHASISE Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word de-emphasise. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word de-emphasise. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DE-EMPHASISE

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belittle
verbv
verb

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• express a negative opinion of

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

devaluate
verbv
verb

• remove the value from; deprive of its value

• lose in value

devalue
verbv
verb

• remove the value from; deprive of its value

• lower the value or quality of

• lose in value

diminish
verbv
verb

• decrease in size, extent, or range

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

downplay
verbv
verb

• represent as less significant or important

• understate the importance or quality of

lessen
verbv
verb

• decrease in size, extent, or range

• make become smaller

• wear off or die down

minimize
verbv
verb

• make small or insignificant

• represent as less significant or important

• cause to seem less serious; play down

reduce
verbv
verb

• cut down on; make a reduction in

• make less complex

• bring to humbler or weaker state or condition

• simplify the form of a mathematical equation of expression by substituting one term for another

• lower in grade or rank or force somebody into an undignified situation

• be the essential element

• reduce in size; reduce physically

• lessen and make more modest

• make smaller

• to remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons

• narrow or limit

• put down by force or intimidation

• undergo meiosis

• reposition (a broken bone after surgery) back to its normal site

• destress and thus weaken a sound when pronouncing it

• reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

• be cooked until very little liquid is left

• cook until very little liquid is left

• lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture

• take off weight

understate
verbv
verb

• represent as less significant or important

play down
verbv
verb

• understate the importance or quality of

de-emphasize
verbv
verb

• reduce the emphasis

destress
verbv
verb

• reduce the emphasis

Best Hypernyms For DE-EMPHASISE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for de-emphasise, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for BELITTLE

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