Punctuate and Tone down

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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

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Tone down is an antonym for punctuate.

Nearby Words: punctuation, punctuating

Tone down verb - Make less strong or intense; soften.

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Punctuate is an antonym for tone down.

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