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UNDERTONE Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word undertone. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word undertone. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for UNDERTONE

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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

tinge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a slight but appreciable amount

• a pale or subdued color

verb

• affect as in thought or feeling

• color lightly

undercurrent
nounn
noun

• a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning

• a current below the surface of a fluid

Best Hypernyms For UNDERTONE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for undertone, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
tone meaning shade substance tincture tint
Phrases (1)
tone of voice

Alternatives for DE-EMPHASIZE

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