play down
US /pleɪ daʊn/
UK /pleɪ daʊn/
1.
bagatelliseren, minimaliseren
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.
De regering probeerde de ernst van de economische crisis te bagatelliseren.
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She always tries to play down her achievements.
Ze probeert altijd haar prestaties te bagatelliseren.