misemphasize

[mis-em-fuh-sahyz]

misemphasize Definition

• 1. to place too little emphasis on something
• 2. to emphasize incorrectly

Using misemphasize: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "misemphasize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The article misemphasizes the importance of exercise in weight loss.

• Example

  Don't misemphasize the significance of this achievement.

• Example

  The teacher misemphasized the wrong answer in the exam review.

misemphasize Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for misemphasize

• underemphasize
• downplay
• undervalue

Antonyms for misemphasize

• overemphasize
• exaggerate

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Summary: misemphasize in Brief

'Misemphasize' [mis-em-fuh-sahyz] is a verb that means to place too little emphasis on something or to emphasize incorrectly. It is often used in academic or professional contexts and can be replaced by 'underemphasize' or 'downplay.' For example, 'The article misemphasizes the importance of exercise in weight loss.'