de-emphases (Meaning)

de-emphases

play down, to reduce in relative importance

The speech de-emphasized the need for immediate action, preferring a more cautious approach.
In the revised budget, the government de-emphasized infrastructure spending in favor of social programs.
The study's findings de-emphasized the role of genetics in influencing behavior.
The company de-emphasized its online presence and focused on brick-and-mortar stores.
The teacher de-emphasized memorization and encouraged critical thinking.
The job advertisement de-emphasized experience in favor of a strong work ethic.
The therapy session de-emphasized confrontation and instead focused on building rapport.
The review paper de-emphasized the originality of the research and highlighted its methodological flaws.
The news article de-emphasized the controversy surrounding the politician and instead focused on their policy proposals.
The redesign of the website de-emphasized visual clutter and emphasized ease of use.

play down, to reduce in relative importance

censures, condemnations,criticisms, denunciations, abuses, denouncements, minimizations, slanders, vilifications, defamations

aggrandizements, approvals, praises, blessings, exaltations, glorifications, acclaim, ennoblements,magnifications,commendations

The speech de-emphasized the need for immediate action, preferring a more cautious approach.

In the revised budget, the government de-emphasized infrastructure spending in favor of social programs.

The study's findings de-emphasized the role of genetics in influencing behavior.

The company de-emphasized its online presence and focused on brick-and-mortar stores.