de-emphasis (Meaning)

de-emphasis

play down, to reduce in relative importance

The article de-emphasized the importance of social media in favor of face-to-face interactions.
In the revised proposal, the de-emphasis on cost-cutting measures was a strategic move to prioritize employee well-being.
The therapist employed de-emphasis techniques to minimize the client's anxiety and foster a sense of relaxation.
The company decided to de-emphasize certain product lines in order to focus on its core offerings.
The news report de-emphasized the potential consequences of the scandal, leading to public outrage.
The architect de-emphasized the exterior ornamentation of the building to create a more minimalist design.
The teacher de-emphasized grading in favor of qualitative feedback to encourage student growth.
The government proposed a de-emphasis on punitive measures and a shift towards rehabilitative approaches to crime.
The cultural festival de-emphasized traditional practices in favor of showcasing contemporary art forms.
The researcher de-emphasized the significance of one particular data point to provide a more balanced perspective.

play down, to reduce in relative importance

censure, denouncement, condemnation, criticism, denunciation,minimization, ridicule, denigration, abuse,soft-pedaling

magnification, praise,glorification, exaltation, aggrandizement, approval,acclaim, approbation, blessing, ennoblement

The article de-emphasized the importance of social media in favor of face-to-face interactions.

In the revised proposal, the de-emphasis on cost-cutting measures was a strategic move to prioritize employee well-being.

The therapist employed de-emphasis techniques to minimize the client's anxiety and foster a sense of relaxation.

The company decided to de-emphasize certain product lines in order to focus on its core offerings.