underemphasize
The word “underemphasize” has 5 syllables: un-der-em-pha-size
It's pronounced as /ˌʌn.dɚˈɛm.fə.saɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for underemphasize?
In the thesaurus, “underemphasize” has 7 synonyms and 20 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for underemphasize along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for underemphasize
- belittle
- de-emphasize
- discount
- disparage
- minimize
- play down
- understate
Antonyms for underemphasize
- accent
- accentuate
- advertise
- boost
- emphasize
- feature
- focus
- foreground
- highlight
- identify
- illuminate
- pinpoint
- play up
- plug
- press
- promote
- publicize
- punctuate
- spotlight
- stress
Meanings of underemphasize
- verb
- To place insufficient emphasis on.
Example Sentences
- Don’t underemphasize the importance of clear communication in a team.
- The article seemed to underemphasize the role of women in the movement.
- We must not underemphasize how critical timing is in making decisions.
- Some teachers tend to underemphasize creative thinking in favor of memorization.
- It's risky to underemphasize customer feedback when launching a new product.
On this page you'll find 27 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to underemphasize, such as: accent, accentuate, advertise, belittle, boost, de-emphasize, discount.
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