downplayed Definition
- 1to make something seem less important or less bad than it really is
- 2to try to make people think that something is less important than it really is
Using downplayed: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "downplayed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The company downplayed the environmental impact of the oil spill.
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He downplayed his role in the project's success.
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The government is accused of downplaying the severity of the crisis.
downplayed Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for downplayed
- minimize
- understate
- play down
Antonyms for downplayed
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Summary: downplayed in Brief
'Downplayed' [doun-pleyd] means to make something seem less important or less bad than it really is. It is often used to describe situations where someone tries to minimize the significance of something. For example, 'The company downplayed the environmental impact of the oil spill.' Synonyms include 'minimize' and 'understate.'
