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单词 de-emphasizes
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-emphasizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of de-emphasize
as in minimizes
to reduce in apparent importance you're at a point in your career where you can de-emphasize your academic record and emphasize your work experience

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • minimizes
  • downplays
  • dismisses
  • plays down
  • soft-pedals
  • understates
  • denigrates
  • underplays
  • decries
  • disparages
  • derogates
  • deprecates
  • belittles
  • talks down
  • depreciates
  • runs down
  • cries down
  • trashes
  • trash-talks
  • bad-mouths
  • kisses off
  • poor-mouths
  • puts down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • exaggerates
  • overstates
  • elaborates
  • overdoes
  • magnifies
  • embellishes
  • stretches
  • overdraws
  • pads
  • overemphasizes
  • embroiders
  • hedges
  • fudges
  • overplays
  • sensationalizes
  • melodramatizes
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