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EMPHASIZE Antonyms

There are 7 antonyms of the word emphasize. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For EMPHASIZE

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
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

Alternatives for DE-EMPHASIZE

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Alternatives for DOWNPLAY

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