EMPHASIZE Antonyms
There are 7 antonyms of the word
emphasize.
(opposite meanings)
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Definition of EMPHASIZE
Definition of EMPHASIZE
Best Opposite Words For EMPHASIZE
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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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
trivialize | verbv | |||||||
verb • make trivial or insignificant | ||||||||
understate | verbv | |||||||
verb • represent as less significant or important | ||||||||
play down | verbv | |||||||
verb • understate the importance or quality of |