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UNDEREMPHASIZE Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word underemphasize. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word underemphasize. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for UNDEREMPHASIZE

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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

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

disregard
verb, nounv, n
noun

• lack of attention and due care

• willful lack of care and attention

verb

• refuse to acknowledge

• bar from attention or consideration

• give little or no attention to

downplay
verbv
verb

• represent as less significant or important

• understate the importance or quality of

minimize
verbv
verb

• make small or insignificant

• represent as less significant or important

• cause to seem less serious; play down

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

Best Hypernyms For UNDEREMPHASIZE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for underemphasize, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
belittle diminish dismiss downplay minimize trivialize

Alternatives for BELITTLE

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