OVEREMPHASES Antonyms
There are 9 antonyms of the word
overemphases.
(opposite meanings)
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Definition of
OVEREMPHASES
Best Opposite Words For OVEREMPHASES
| 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 | ||||||
| lessen | verbv | |||||
verb • decrease in size, extent, or range • make become smaller • wear off or die down | ||||||
| minimize | verbv | |||||
verb • make small or insignificant • represent as less significant or important • cause to seem less serious; play down | ||||||
| mitigate | verbv | |||||
verb • lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of • to temper | ||||||
| soften | verbv | |||||
verb • make (images or sounds) soft or softer • lessen in force or effect • give in, as to influence or pressure • protect from impact • make less severe or harsh • make soft or softer • become soft or softer | ||||||
| understate | verbv | |||||
verb • represent as less significant or important | ||||||
| underemphasize | verbv | |||||
verb • To place insufficient emphasis on. | ||||||
| play down | verbv | |||||
verb • understate the importance or quality of | ||||||
