Meaning of the word downplay in English
What does downplay mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
downplay
US /ˌdaʊnˈpleɪ/
UK /ˌdaʊnˈpleɪ/
Verb
1.
to make something seem less important or less bad than it really is:
Example:
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The government has been trying to downplay the crisis.
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