Definition of De-emphasize

1. Verb. Reduce the emphasis.

Exact synonyms: De-emphasise, Destress
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Reduce

Definition of De-emphasize

1. Verb. (transitive) To remove or reduce the emphasis from something; to make something less important; to play down. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of De-emphasize

de-Stalinization
de-access
de-alate
de-authorise
de-authorised
de-authorises
de-authorising
de-dupe
de-duped
de-dupes
de-duping
de-efferentation
de-emetinised ipecacuanha
de-emphasis
de-emphasise
de-emphasize (current term)
de-emulsifier
de-emulsify
de-energise
de-energize
de-epicardialization
de-escalate
de-escalates
de-escalation
de-excitation
de-humanise
de-humanises
de-humanize
de-humanizes
de-ice

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