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
to make something seem less important or less bad than it really is
Example:
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The government tried to downplay the severity of the economic crisis.
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She tried to downplay her role in the project's success.