tr.v., -sized, -siz·ing, -siz·es.
To decrease the emphasis on; minimize the importance of.
de-emphasis de-em'pha·sis (-sĭs) n.
de-emphasize
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The verb has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
reduce the emphasis
Synonyms: de-emphasize, destress
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