Tone and Underscore

Tone

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

Underscore is an antonym for tone.

Nearby Words: toneless, toned, toning, tonal

Underscore

Underscore verb - To indicate the importance of by giving prominent display.
Usage example: a history of the Old West that underscores the role that pioneer women had in bringing order and stability to the wild frontier

Tone is an antonym for underscore.

Both words in one sentence

  • Some fans find this to be Narm given the serious tone of the scene, but others find it to underscore the horror of the moment.
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