downplay
downplay
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- 1.
to intentionally make something seem less important or serious.
"He tried to downplay the risks involved."
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The company tried to downplay the recent data breach.
The company tried to downplay the recent data breach.
Don't downplay your achievements; they are quite impressive.
Don't downplay your achievements; they are quite impressive.
He tends to downplay his role in the team's success.
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What does downplay mean?
downplay means "downplay". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is downplay?
downplay is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The company tried to downplay the recent data breach." — used to mean "downplay".
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