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1. downplay
verb.
(ˈdaʊnˌpleɪ)
Understate
the
importance
or
quality
of.
Synonyms
emphasize
play down
punctuate
wave off
accent
stress
accentuate
soft-pedal
background
emphasise
Antonyms
foreground
play up
take away
maximise
increase
Etymology
downplay (English)
down- (English)
play (English)
playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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2. downplay
verb.
(ˈdaʊnˌpleɪ)
Represent
as
less
significant
or
important.
Synonyms
minimise
trivialise
inform
minimize
understate
trivialize
Antonyms
overstate
maximize
deceive
flatter
aspect
Etymology
downplay (English)
down- (English)
play (English)
playen (Middle English (1100-1500))
pleye (Middle English (1100-1500))
plæg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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