Downplay Definition

dounplā
downplayed, downplaying, downplays
verb
downplayed, downplaying, downplays
To play down; minimize.
Webster's New World

To de-emphasize; to present or portray as less important or consequential.

He would sometimes downplay his Princeton education by saying simply that he went to school in New Jersey.
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Origin of Downplay

  • down- +‎ play

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Downplay Sentence Examples

  • Moreover, while seeking to significantly downplay its own role the Government makes much of the role of trustees.

  • No matter what your height, sometimes you may want to downplay it and give the illusion that you're shorter or taller.

  • You may want to play up a specific feature and downplay others, and that's fine.

  • To keep your look clean and modern, downplay your jewelry and let your eyes speak for themselves!To apply vivid or bold shadows, make sure you have a steady hand and avoid over application.

  • Downplay the rest of your outfit and let the jeans speak for themselves.

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DDODOW

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