English Explanatory Dictionary

understress

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To place insufficient emphasis on.

Word forms

understress understresses understressing understressed

Etymology

From under- + stress.

Synonyms

underemphasize

Antonyms

overemphasize overstress
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