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单词 de-emphasis
释义

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

transitive verb

: to reduce in relative importance
also : play down
de-emphasis
(ˌ)dē-ˈem(p)-fə-səs How to pronounce de-emphasize (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • downplay
  • play down
  • soft-pedal
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Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

de-emphasis

noun

as in minimization

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • minimization
  • criticism
  • condemnation
  • denunciation
  • denouncement
  • censure
  • soft-pedaling
  • denigration
  • vituperation
  • abuse
  • ridicule
  • vilification
  • invective
  • depreciation
  • disparagement
  • diminishment
  • detraction
  • defamation
  • aspersion
  • belittlement
  • slander
  • derogation
  • calumny
  • derision
  • libel
  • backbiting
  • deprecation
  • mockery
  • put-down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • glorification
  • exaltation
  • aggrandizement
  • praise
  • magnification
  • approval
  • acclaim
  • ennoblement
  • approbation
  • commendation
  • blessing
  • hype
  • puffery
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