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OVEREMPHASIS Antonyms

8 antonyms for overemphasis. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For OVEREMPHASIS

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balance

verb

v

noun

• (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra

• a state of equilibrium

• the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22

• equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account

• harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design)

• equality of distribution

• something left after other parts have been taken away

• the difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account

• (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane

• a weight that balances another weight

• a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat

• a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity

verb

• bring into balance or equilibrium

• compute credits and debits of an account

• hold or carry in equilibrium

• be in equilibrium

downplay

verb

v

verb

• represent as less significant or important

• understate the importance or quality of

moderation

noun

n

noun

• quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes

• a change for the better

• the trait of avoiding excesses

• the action of lessening in severity or intensity

modesty

noun

n

noun

• freedom from vanity or conceit

• formality and propriety of manner

restraint

noun

n

noun

• the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

• discipline in personal and social activities

• the state of being physically constrained

• a rule or condition that limits freedom

• lack of ornamentation

• a device that retards something's motion

subtlety

noun

n

noun

• a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

• the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze

understatement

noun

n

noun

• a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said

underemphasis

noun

n

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Alternatives for BALANCE

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