misemphasizes
/ˌmɪsˈɛmfəˌsaɪzɪz/
verb
- Third person singular form of misemphasize: places incorrect or inappropriate emphasis on something.
- The coach often misemphasizes winning over teamwork.
- The manager misemphasizes efficiency at the cost of employee well-being.
- This textbook misemphasizes dates instead of historical causes.