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)
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