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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