De-emphasise — synonyms, definition

1. de-emphasise (Verb) Brit

9 synonyms
accent accentuate de-emphasize destress emphasize punctuate stress underline underscore
3 definitions

de-emphasise (Verb) — Reduce the emphasis.

de-emphasise (Verb) — Give extra weight to (a communication). ex. "Her gesture emphasised her words"

de-emphasise (Verb) — Single out as important; draw attention to (something). ex. "Dr. Jones emphasises exercise in addition to a change in diet"

6 types of
alter change evince express modify show
15 types
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