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underscore

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of underscore

to make more apparent

a history of the Old West that underscores the role that pioneer women had in bringing order and stability to the wild frontier

Synonyms of underscore

accentuate, bring out, emphasize, italicize, stress, underline

Words Related to underscore

amplify, beef (up), boost, reinforce (also reenforce), strengthen

augment, deepen, enhance, enlarge, heighten, magnify, maximize, supplement

enliven, jazz (up)

Near Antonyms of underscore

decrease, diminish, lessen, minimize, reduce, subdue, tone (down), understate, weaken

Antonyms of underscore

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