downplay
Example Sentences
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There is simply no downplaying the magnitude of any Hearts fixture with history in sight.
From BBC
Despite an impressive $60 million global opening, some outlets immediately downplayed the achievement, casting doubt on the film’s ability to make a profit on its $90 million production cost.
From Los Angeles Times
Suranovas does already have a criminal record, something he brought up himself, but he consistently downplayed his own role.
From BBC
The Rams will downplay the narrative that they are once again going all-in for a chance to win a Super Bowl at home.
From Los Angeles Times
He downplayed the risk of individual investors cashing out their investments, pointing to the surge of new investments coming in.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
