Definition of de-emphasize De-emphasize

de•em•pha•size

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What does de-emphasize mean?

Verb
de-emphasize - reduce the emphasis
		de-emphasise, destress
		modify, alter, change make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"
		reduce take off weight

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de-emphasize (Verb)
To remove or reduce the emphasis from something; to make something less important; to play down .

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