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1. downplay

verb. ['ˈdaʊnˌpleɪ'] understate the importance or quality of.

Etymology

  • down- (English)
  • play (English)
  • playen (Middle English (1100-1500))

Rhymes with Downplay

  • foreplay
  • horseplay
  • interplay
  • screenplay
  • swordplay

2. downplay

verb. ['ˈdaʊnˌpleɪ'] represent as less significant or important.

Etymology

  • down- (English)
  • play (English)
  • playen (Middle English (1100-1500))