de-emphasize

de-em pha size |dēˈemfəˌsīz ˌdi ˈɛmfəsaɪz | ▶verb [ with obj. ] reduce the importance or prominence given to (something ): the reform de-emphasized central planning and placed more power in the association of socialized industries. DERIVATIVES de-em pha sis |-fəˌsis |noun

de-emphasize

de-emphasize |diːˈɛmfəsʌɪz |(also de-emphasise ) ▶verb [ with obj. ] reduce the importance or prominence given to (something ). DERIVATIVES de-emphasis noun