CEFR B2

downplay

verb

Meaning

To make something seem less important or serious than it really is.

Examples

She tried to downplay her role in the project's success.
The company's statement seemed to downplay the risks involved.

Synonyms: minimize, understate, belittle, discount

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downplay (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /daʊnˈpleɪ/

Definition

To make something seem less important or serious than it really is.

Examples

She tried to downplay her role in the project's success.
The company's statement seemed to downplay the risks involved.
He downplayed the criticism, focusing instead on his achievements.

How to Use downplay

downplay something (prepositional phrase): To make a particular thing seem less important or serious. — "She tried to downplay her role in the project's success."

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