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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

underemphasise

/ˌʌndərɪmˈɛsɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does underemphasise mean?

verb

to reduce the importance or emphasis of something, often unintentionally, or to play down the significance of something.

Example

"The comedian's understatement was a clever way to underemphasise the seriousness of the situation."

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