de-emphasize

verb
de-em·​pha·​size | \ (ˌ)dē-ˈem(p)-fə-ˌsīz How to pronounce de-emphasize (audio) \
de-emphasized; de-emphasizing; de-emphasizes

Definition of de-emphasize

transitive verb

: to reduce in relative importance also : play down

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Other Words from de-emphasize

de-emphasis \ (ˌ)dē-​ˈem(p)-​fə-​səs How to pronounce de-emphasis (audio) \ noun

Synonyms for de-emphasize

Synonyms

downplay, play down, soft-pedal

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First Known Use of de-emphasize

1938, in the meaning defined above

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