verb as in strong fondness

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deemphasize, ignore

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Example:The report did not deemphasize the risks involved in the project, despite the company’s desire to push the benefits.

Definition:To make less important or of lesser significance; reduce the strength or degree of

From deemphasize

Example:The teacher did not ignore the student’s question, but answered it later in the lesson.

Definition:To pay no attention to; neglect

From ignore