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played down

ADJECTIVE

low-key

Synonyms

STRONGEST

easygoing laid-back muted quiet relaxed restrained sober subtle understated

WEAK

loose low-pitched muffled soft-sell softened toned-down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitated noisy

WEAK

energized high-key high-strung histrionic nervous pumped-up

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When asked about the possibility of the war dragging out for years, research director Eleanor Budds played down the risk.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

PGA Tour data from the Genesis showed virtually all the men played down the left fairway.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Senior United officials played down speculation and say there is still no agreement for Ederson, who has 12 months left on his contract.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Both sides have played down chances of a quick deal to end the war that has driven up energy prices and fuelled global inflation.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Ice kept talking about how good Willie used to be when he played down at Riverside Church.

From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers

played down

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