Punctuate and Tone

Punctuate

Punctuate verb - To indicate the importance of by centering attention on.
Usage example: punctuated each and every word of his denial with a pound of his fist on the table

Tone is an antonym for punctuate.

Nearby Words: punctuation, punctuating

Tone

Tone verb - Vary the pitch of one's speech.
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Synonyms for Tone

Punctuate is an antonym for tone.

Nearby Words: toneless, toned, toning, tonal

Both words in one sentence

  • Samven was utterly disgusted by how the show blatantly sexualised underage children and, to punctuate his sheer contempt for the OVA in question, the podcast is delivered in a sad, bitter tone with next to none of his usual snark, while all Jake could say was, "They fucking suck."
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