downplaying
ˈdaʊnˌpleɪɪŋ
Definition

Definition of downplaying - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

behaviorthe act of making something seem less important
  • His downplaying of the risks worried the team.

Adjective

1.
communicationreducing the perceived seriousness of a situation
  • The downplaying comments eased the tension in the room.
dismissing minimizing trivializing
2.
psychologyminimizing the importance of something
  • His downplaying attitude made the issue seem trivial.
belittling diminishing understating
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Origin of downplaying

English, down + play (reduce importance)

Terms with downplaying included in their meaning

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importance
downplaying the importance or significance of something
downplaying
reducing the significance of something
merelyadv.
only downplay
only, nothing more, often downplaying importance
cultural trait
showing the British way of downplaying things
behavior
act of downplaying the importance of something
psychology
downplaying the importance or seriousness of something
humor
humorous phrase downplaying minor injuries or mishaps
minimization
downplaying or minimizing the importance of something

Examples of downplaying in a sentence

  • Constant downplaying can erode trust in a relationship.
  • Her downplaying attitude made the crisis seem minor.
  • The downplaying tone of the report was misleading.
  • Her downplaying remarks didn't help the situation.
  • The report's downplaying tone was misleading.

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  1. French:minimisation, minimisant, ...
  2. German:Herunterspielen, verharmlosend, ...
  3. Italian:minimizzazione, minimizzanti, ...
  4. Spanish:minimización, minimizador, ...
  5. Portuguese:minimização, atenuante, ...
  6. Chinese:淡化, 轻描淡写的, ...
  7. Japanese:過小評価, 軽視する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَهوِين, مُهَوِّن, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַקְטָנַת עֵרֶךְ, מַמְעִיט, ...
  10. Russian:преуменьшение, преуменьшающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:применшення, заспокійливий, ...
  12. Hindi:महत्त्व कम करके दिखाने की प्रवृत्ति, गंभीरता को कम करने वाला, ...
downplay
ˌdaʊnˈpleɪ

Definition of downplay - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
minimizemake something seem less important or serious
  • She tried to downplay the risks involved.
  • He tried to downplay his role in the project.
  • Officials attempted to downplay the incident's impact.
diminish minimize understate
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Origin of downplay

English, down (reduce) + play (act)

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  1. French:minimiser, ...
  2. German:herunterspielen, ...
  3. Italian:minimizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:minimizar, ...
  5. Portuguese:minimizar, ...
  6. Chinese:淡化, ...
  7. Japanese:軽視する, ...
  8. Arabic:هَوَّنَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַקְטִין, ...
  10. Russian:преуменьшать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:применшити, ...
  12. Hindi:कम करके दिखाना, ...
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