EMPHASIZE Antonyms
There are 7 antonyms of the word
emphasize.
(opposite meanings)
Best Opposite Words For EMPHASIZE
| Word | Save | Syns.. | Usage | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| de-emphasize | verbv | |||||
verb • reduce the emphasis | ||||||
| downplay | verbv | |||||
verb • represent as less significant or important • understate the importance or quality of | ||||||
| belittle | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to seem less serious; play down • express a negative opinion of • lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of | ||||||
| diminish | verbv | |||||
verb • decrease in size, extent, or range • lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of | ||||||
| trivialize | verbv | |||||
verb • make trivial or insignificant | ||||||
| understate | verbv | |||||
verb • represent as less significant or important | ||||||
| play down | verbv | |||||
verb • understate the importance or quality of | ||||||