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downplay

/d/&//U/n'pl/eI/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

  1. represent as less significant or important

    verb.communication

    Synonyms minimise minimize understate
    Antonyms amplify exaggerate hyperbolise hyperbolize magnify overdraw overstate

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. understate the importance or quality of

    verb.change

    Synonyms background play down
    Antonyms foreground highlight play up spotlight

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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