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Meaning of downplays
The primary meaning of the word "downplays" is to represent something as less significant or important than it really is.
Etymology of downplays
The word "downplays" originated in the mid-20th century, derived from the phrase "play down," which means to make something seem less important or serious
The prefix "down-" is used to indicate a reduction or decrease in something, and "play" is used to indicate a representation or portrayal of something
Synonyms
downgrades
understates
minimizes
belittles
diminishes
reduces
lessens
decreases
mitigates
moderates
softens
tones down
plays down
glosses over
disguises
conceals
distorts
misrepresents
trivializes
marginalizes
ignores
overlooks
dismisses
rejects
refutes
contradicts
disputes
debates
argues
contests
questions
doubts
queries
underestimates
underrates
underreports
understates
misinterprets
misjudges
underemphasizes
lowballs
talks down.
Definitions
- To represent something as less significant or important than it really is
- To play down an idea, problem, or situation, making it seem less serious or important
- To minimize or reduce the importance of something
Usage Examples
- The company downplays the risks associated with their new product
- She downplays her role in the project, but everyone knows she was the driving force behind it
- The government downplays the severity of the economic crisis, but many experts disagree
Antonyms
emphasizes
highlights
accentuates
amplifies
magnifies
increases
enhances
elevates
boosts
augments
stresses
underscores
pronounces
declares
announces
proclaims
advertises
publicizes
promotes
exaggerates
overstates
overemphasizes
overestimates
overreports
amplifies
intensifies
maximizes
optimizes.