Antonyms for emphasized

Grammar : Verb

Spell : em-fuh-sahyz

Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛm fəˌsaɪz

Definition of emphasized

Origin : 1828, from emphasis + -ize. Related: Emphasized; emphasizing.

verb stress, give priority to

Example sentences :

The importance of bulk in foods cannot be emphasized too much.
Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

"You see, Mr. Irwin, she would swear to that," emphasized Mary.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

He noted the well-gloved hand with which she emphasized some point in her talk.
Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit

Or had Gaspare emphasized that by further directions when alone with Ruffo?
Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

Now the bigness only emphasized the dreariness and desolation.
Extract from : « Thankful's Inheritance » by Joseph C. Lincoln

It emphasized the difference in our ages—and that difference needed no emphasis.
Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Mrs. Garth emphasized her sentiment with a gentle prod of her son's breast.
Extract from : « The Shadow of a Crime » by Hall Caine

What words must be emphasized to show the surprise of the challenged guard?
Extract from : « College Teaching » by Paul Klapper

Babberly had emphasized the same statement with all the violence possible.
Extract from : « The Red Hand of Ulster » by George A. Birmingham

The last words were spoken in a whisper, emphasized into almost a hiss.
Extract from : « David Elginbrod » by George MacDonald

Synonyms for emphasized

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