Meaning of the word "play down" in English
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play down
US /pleɪ daʊn/
UK /pleɪ daʊn/
Phrasal Verb
1.
make something seem less important than it really is
Example:
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The government tried to play down the severity of the economic crisis.
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She always tries to play down her achievements.
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