downplays

[US]/daʊnˌpleɪz/
[UK]/daʊnˌpleɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to make (something) seem less important

Phrases & Collocations

downplays risks

downplays importance

downplays impact

downplays issues

downplays concerns

downplays achievements

downplays challenges

downplays evidence

downplays criticism

downplays findings

Example Sentences

the manager downplays the risks involved in the project.

she often downplays her achievements to avoid attention.

the report downplays the severity of the situation.

he tends to downplay his role in the team's success.

the spokesperson downplays the criticism from the media.

she downplays her stress levels to keep everyone calm.

he downplays the importance of the upcoming meeting.

the teacher downplays the difficulty of the exam to ease students' anxiety.

she downplays her fears about the upcoming surgery.

the company downplays the impact of the recent layoffs.

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