de-emphasizing

The word “de-emphasizing” has 5 syllables: de-em-pha-siz-ing

It's pronounced as /diˈɛmfəˌsaɪzɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for de-emphasizing?

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

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

Synonyms for de-emphasizing

bad-mouthing
belittling
crying down
decrying
denigrating
deprecating
depreciating
derogating
dismissing
disparaging
downplaying
kissing off
minimizing
playing down
poor-mouthing
putting down
running down
soft-pedaling
talking down
trash-talking
trashing
underplaying
understating

Antonyms for de-emphasizing

elaborating
embellishing
embroidering
exaggerating
fudging
hedging
magnifying
melodramatizing
overdoing
overdrawing
overemphasizing
overplaying
overstating
padding
sensationalizing
stretching

Meanings of de-emphasizing

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

Example Sentences

The teacher is de-emphasizing grades to reduce student stress.
They’re de-emphasizing flashy graphics to keep the website clean.
The new policy focuses on de-emphasizing punishment and encouraging dialogue.
Designers are de-emphasizing logos to create a minimalist look.
The coach is de-emphasizing winning and prioritizing skill development.

On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to de-emphasizing, such as: bad-mouthing, belittling, crying down, decrying, denigrating, deprecating, depreciating.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.