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de-emphasize

Verb CEFR C1
diːˈɛmfəsaɪz

Definitions

To remove or reduce the emphasis from something; to make something less important; to play down.

transitive

Equivalents

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

de-emphasized de-emphasizes de-emphasizing de-emulsified de-emulsifies de-emulsify

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