Accent and Underemphasize

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Accent verb - To indicate the importance of by centering attention on.

Usage example: the town's promotional literature accents its vital role in American history

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Underemphasize is an antonym for accent.

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Accent is an antonym for underemphasize.

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Underemphasize and Accent. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/accent/underemphasize

Accent & Underemphasize. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/accent/underemphasize>.

Underemphasize or Accent. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/accent/underemphasize.

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