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SENSATIONALIZE Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word sensationalize. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For SENSATIONALIZE

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
de-emphasize
verbv
verb

• reduce the emphasis

downplay
verbv
verb

• represent as less significant or important

• understate the importance or quality of

minimize
verbv
verb

• make small or insignificant

• represent as less significant or important

• cause to seem less serious; play down

moderate
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme

noun

• a person who takes a position in the political center

adjective satellite

• not extreme

• marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes

verb

• preside over

• make less fast or intense

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• make less severe or harsh

• make less strong or intense; soften

• make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else

normalize
verbv
verb

• become normal or return to its normal state

• make normal or cause to conform to a norm or standard

• bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling

subdue
verbv
verb

• put down by force or intimidation

• bring under control by force or authority

• hold within limits and control

• get on top of; deal with successfully

• make subordinate, dependent, or subservient

• correct by punishment or discipline

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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