play down

US /pleɪ daʊn/
UK /pleɪ daʊn/
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minimiser, dédramatiser

make something seem less important than it really is

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The government tried to play down the severity of the economic crisis.
Le gouvernement a essayé de minimiser la gravité de la crise économique.
She always tries to play down her achievements.
Elle essaie toujours de minimiser ses réalisations.