Meaning Of The Word Downplay

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What's The Definition Of Downplay?

downplay
verb: If you downplay a fact or feature, you try to make people think that it is less important or serious than it really is.

downplay in American English
to play down; minimize
transitive verb: to treat or speak of (something) so as to reduce emphasis on its importance, value, strength, etc

downplay in British English
verb: to play down; make little of

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