downplayed

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

Translation

v.to reduce the importance of something; to belittle or underestimate; to treat as less serious

Phrases & Collocations

downplayed risks

downplayed importance

downplayed impact

downplayed role

downplayed significance

downplayed achievements

downplayed concerns

downplayed challenges

downplayed benefits

downplayed expectations

Example Sentences

the manager downplayed the team's recent losses.

she downplayed her achievements during the meeting.

the report downplayed the risks involved in the project.

he downplayed the importance of the deadline.

the spokesperson downplayed the controversy surrounding the issue.

despite the criticism, she downplayed her role in the incident.

the teacher downplayed the difficulty of the exam.

they downplayed the impact of the new policy on employees.

the scientist downplayed the significance of the findings.

he downplayed the concerns raised by the community.

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