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de-emphasizes

The word “de-emphasizes” has 5 syllables: de-em-pha-siz-es

It's pronounced as /diˈɛmfəˌsaɪzɪz/

What is synonym and antonym for de-emphasizes?

In the thesaurus, “de-emphasizes” has 23 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for de-emphasizes

Antonyms for de-emphasizes

Meanings of de-emphasizes

  • verb
    1. To remove or reduce the emphasis from something; to make something less important; to play down.

Example Sentences

  • The new curriculum de-emphasizes standardized testing in favor of creativity.
  • Her design style de-emphasizes bold colors and opts for softer tones.
  • The policy de-emphasizes competition and encourages collaboration.
  • This approach de-emphasizes individual performance over team effort.
  • The updated strategy de-emphasizes short-term gains to focus on sustainability.

On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to de-emphasizes, such as: bad-mouths, belittles, cries down, decries, denigrates, deprecates, depreciates.

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Related Words

underemphasizes

  • belittles
  • de-emphasizes
  • discounts
  • disparages
  • minimizes
  • plays down
  • understates

underestimates

underplays

underrates

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