Definitions

1. verb

to give a different tone or meaning to something, especially a phrase or a word, by pronunciation or intonation.

“The politician’s words were reaccentuated to seem less confrontational.”

2. noun

the act or process of giving a different tone or meaning to something, especially a phrase or a word, by pronunciation or intonation.

“The comedian’s reaccent added a layer of irony to the joke.”

3. noun

a phrase or a word that is given a different tone or meaning by pronunciation or intonation.

“The reaccent changed the meaning of the phrase from ‘good morning’ to ‘goodbye’.”