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de-emphasis

The word “de-emphasis” has 4 syllables: de-em-pha-sis

It's pronounced as /diˈɛmfəsɪs/

What is synonym and antonym for de-emphasis?

In the thesaurus, “de-emphasis” has 29 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for de-emphasis along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for de-emphasis

  • abuse
  • aspersion
  • backbiting
  • belittlement
  • calumny
  • censure
  • condemnation
  • criticism
  • defamation
  • denigration
  • denouncement
  • denunciation
  • deprecation
  • depreciation
  • derision
  • derogation
  • detraction
  • diminishment
  • disparagement
  • invective
  • libel
  • minimization
  • mockery
  • put-down
  • ridicule
  • slander
  • soft-pedaling
  • vilification
  • vituperation

Antonyms for de-emphasis

  • acclaim
  • aggrandizement
  • approbation
  • approval
  • blessing
  • commendation
  • ennoblement
  • exaltation
  • glorification
  • hype
  • magnification
  • praise
  • puffery

Meanings of de-emphasis

  • noun
    1. A reduction in emphasis.
    2. A signal distortion, carried out at a receiver, in order to undo the effects of pre-emphasis at the transmitter.
    3. A reduction of the level of all bits except the first one after a transition.

Example Sentences

  • The curriculum change brought a de-emphasis on standardized testing.
  • Designers chose a de-emphasis on bright colors to create a more neutral look.
  • His speech included a de-emphasis on individual achievements and more focus on teamwork.
  • The new strategy involves a de-emphasis on traditional advertising methods.
  • Some critics disagreed with the de-emphasis on historical context in the exhibit.

On this page you'll find 42 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to de-emphasis, such as: abuse, acclaim, aggrandizement, approbation, approval, aspersion, backbiting.

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