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Downplay: meaning, definitions and examples

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downplay

 

[ หˆdaสŠnpleษช ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in communication

To make something seem less important or serious than it really is, especially in order to avoid causing alarm or panic.

Synonyms

belittle, diminish, minimize, play down, understate

Examples of usage

  • He tried to downplay the significance of the issue.
  • She downplayed the impact of the new regulations on the company.
  • Don't downplay the importance of regular exercise for your health.
  • The government is accused of downplaying the environmental risks of the project.
  • I don't mean to downplay your concerns, but I think we can find a solution.

Translations

Translations of the word "downplay" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น minimizar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฎ เค•เคฐเค•เฅ‡ เค†เคเค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช herunterspielen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meremehkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะผะตะฝัˆัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bagatelizowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ปฝ่ฆ–ใ™ใ‚‹ (ใ‘ใ„ใ—ใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท minimiser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ minimizar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผรงรผmsemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ•์†Œํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู‚ู„ู„ ู…ู† ุดุฃู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bagatelizovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bagatelizovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆทกๅŒ– (dร nhuร )

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zmanjลกevati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gera lรญtiรฐ รบr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐาฃั‹ะทั‹ะฝ ั‚ำฉะผะตะฝะดะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ›แƒœแƒ˜แƒจแƒ•แƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ“ แƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒฉแƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™hษ™miyyษ™tsizlษ™ลŸdirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ minimizar

Etymology

The term 'downplay' originated in the mid-20th century, combining 'down' and 'play'. It gained popularity in the context of public relations and communication strategies. The idea behind downplaying is to reduce the perceived importance or impact of a certain issue or event. By downplaying, individuals or organizations seek to manage expectations, control reactions, or avoid creating panic. Over time, 'downplay' has become a commonly used term in various fields, including politics, media, and everyday conversations.

See also: interplay, misplay, outplay, outplayed, overplay, play, playback, playboy, player, players, playful, playfully, playfulness, playground, playhouse, playing, playlist, playoff, plays, plaything, playtime, playwright, playwrights, teleplay.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,010, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.