DE-EMPHASIZE Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word de-emphasize. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word de-emphasize. (close relations)

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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
	diminish				verbv
	verb • decrease in size, extent, or range • lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of
	downgrade				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the property possessed by a slope or surface that descends verb • rate lower; lower in value or esteem
	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
	trivialize				verbv
	verb • make trivial or insignificant
	underestimate				verbv
	noun • an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value verb • assign too low a value to • make a deliberately low estimate • make too low an estimate of
	undervalue				verbv
	verb • assign too low a value to • esteem lightly • lose in value
	play down				verbv
	verb • understate the importance or quality of
	de-emphasise				verbv
	verb • reduce the emphasis
	destress				verbv
	verb • reduce the emphasis

Best Hypernyms For DE-EMPHASIZE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for de-emphasize, 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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