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SOFT-PEDAL Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word soft-pedal. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word soft-pedal. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SOFT-PEDAL

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de-emphasize
verbv
verb

• reduce the emphasis

downplay
verbv
verb

• represent as less significant or important

• understate the importance or quality of

understate
verbv
verb

• represent as less significant or important

play down
verbv
verb

• understate the importance or quality of

Best Hypernyms For SOFT-PEDAL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for soft-pedal, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
downplay background de-emphasize diminish minimize
Phrases (1)
play down

Alternatives for DE-EMPHASIZE

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