Lessening and Overemphasis

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Lessening

Lessening noun - A change downward.
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Synonyms for Lessening
Overemphasis is an antonym for lessening.
Nearby Words: lessen, lessened, less

Overemphasis

Overemphasis noun - Too much emphasis.
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Synonyms for Overemphasis
Lessening is an antonym for overemphasis in overstatement topic.
Nearby Words: overemphasize, overemphasized
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Similar words of overemphasis
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Antonyms for lessening


Antonyms for overemphasis

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