downplay

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb : 1. To make something seem less important, serious, or significant than it really is; to understate. 2. To represent something as being smaller, worse, or less valuable than it actually is. Usage The verb "downplay" is used when someone intentionally minimizes the significance, scale, or impact of something. It often implies a deliberate choice to not emphasize certain facts. I...