verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

minimize, deemphasize, dilute

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Example Sentences

Example:She tried to minimize the gravity of her actions.

Definition:To make something seem less important or serious than it actually is.

From minimize

Example:The judge decided to deemphasize the punctuality rule in light of the circumstances.

Definition:To give less emphasis to or to make something seem less important or significant.

From deemphasize

Example:The argument was diluted by the introduction of irrelevant facts.

Definition:To make something weaker or less intense in quality, often by addition of something else.

From dilute