Synonyms and Antonyms for
downplay
1. downplay (v.)
understate the importance or quality of
Synonyms:
emphasise
wave off
play down
soft-pedal
accent
stress
punctuate
accentuate
emphasize
background
Antonyms:
play up
foreground
take away
flatter
increase
2. downplay (v.)
represent as less significant or important
Synonyms:
understate
minimize
inform
minimise
trivialize
trivialise
Antonyms:
overstate
maximise
maximize
deceive
prospect
