Deemphasize and Emphasize
Opposite meaning words
Deemphasize
Emphasize is an antonym for deemphasize in place less emphasis topic.
Emphasize
Emphasize verb - To indicate the importance of by centering attention on.
Deemphasize is an antonym for emphasize.
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