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punctuate

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of punctuate

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on

punctuated each and every word of his denial with a pound of his fist on the table

Synonyms of punctuate

accent, accentuate, emphasize, feature, highlight, illuminate, play up, point (up), press, stress

Words Related to punctuate

focus, identify, pinpoint, spotlight

advertise, boost, plug, promote, publicize

Phrases Synonymous with punctuate

bear down on, make much of

Near Antonyms of punctuate

tone (down), underemphasize, understate

belittle, discount, disparage, minimize

Antonyms of punctuate

de-emphasize, play down

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