de-emphasize

verb (used with object), de-em·pha·sized, de-em·pha·siz·ing.

to place less emphasis upon; reduce in importance, size, scope, etc.: The university de-emphasized intercollegiate football.

Also, especially British, de-em·pha·sise.

Origin:
1935–40; de- + emphasize

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de-emphasize or de-emphasise (diːˈɛmfəˌsaɪz)

—vb
	(tr) to remove emphasis from

de-emphasise or de-emphasise

—vb

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