Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
play-down
verb
/pleɪ daʊn/
Definition
To make something seem less important or serious than it is.
Examples
- During the meeting, she tried to play down the impact of the budget cuts.
- He often plays down his achievements, claiming he was just lucky.
- To play down the seriousness of the situation can lead to misunderstandings.
Meaning
The act of minimizing or reducing the perceived significance of a situation or issue.
Synonyms
- minimize
- downplay
- diminish
- understate
