* Simplify: To make something less elaborate or complicated.
* Understate: To present something in a less impressive or important way than it actually is.
* Minimize: To make something seem smaller or less significant.
* Depreciate: To reduce the value or importance of something.
* Strip: To remove unnecessary details or ornamentation.
* Dumb down: To make something easier to understand but potentially less accurate or complex.
Here are some examples:
* Embellish: The speaker embellished the story with dramatic details.
* Simplify: The teacher simplified the explanation for the younger students.
* Understate: He understated his achievements, not wanting to brag.
The best opposite for "embellish" will depend on the specific meaning you want to convey.