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de–emphasize
verb de–em·pha·size \(ˌ)dē-ˈem(p)-fə-ˌsīz\
Definition of DE-EMPHASIZE
transitive verb
: to reduce in relative importance; also : play down
— de–em·pha·sis \-fə-səs\ noun
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First Known Use of DE-EMPHASIZE
1938
Related to DE-EMPHASIZE
- Synonyms
- de-emphasize, downplay, play down
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