Translation of downplaying into German
Noun
behavior
the act of making something seem less important- His downplaying of the risks worried the team.Sein Herunterspielen der Risiken beunruhigte das Team.
Adjective
communication
reducing the perceived seriousness of a situation- The downplaying comments eased the tension in the room.Die verharmlosenden Kommentare milderten die Spannung im Raum.
psychology
minimizing the importance of something- His downplaying attitude made the issue seem trivial.Seine herunterspielende Haltung ließ das Problem trivial erscheinen.
Synonyms and analogies of downplaying in English
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.
minimize
make something seem less important or serious- She tried to downplay the risks involved.Sie versuchte, die Risiken herunterzuspielen.
Translations of "downplaying" in Context ordered by category and frequency
Her downplaying of the accident made others question how serious it actually was.
Ihre Verharmlosung des Unfalls ließ andere an dessen tatsächlichem Ernst zweifeln.
This downplaying of the dangers could lead to an increase in smoking.
Diese Verharmlosung könnte zu einem Anstieg der Prävalenz des Rauchens führen.
He was criticized for his downplaying of the environmental impacts of the project.
Er wurde für seine Bagatellisierung der Umweltauswirkungen des Projekts kritisiert.
The politician's downplaying of the crisis angered many constituents who felt misled.
Die Bagatellisierung der Krise durch den Politiker verärgerte viele Wähler, die sich getäuscht fühlten.
Other translations for downplaying:
- herunterzuspielen
- herunterspielen
downplaying: Examples and translations in context
Yet this downplaying amounted precisely to an aggravation of the crisis.
In der Verharmlosung aber lag gerade die Verschärfung der Krise.
Between sensationalism and downplaying - insights into the state of current research .
Zwischen Sensationsmache und Verharmlosung Einblicke in den Stand der Forschung.
The manager's downplaying of the project's delay frustrated the team significantly.
Die Verharmlosung der Projektverzögerung durch den Manager frustrierte das Team erheblich.
In that sense it is not about downplaying war and violence as long as they serve a good purpose.
Dabei geht es nicht um die Verharmlosung von Krieg und Gewalt, wenn sie nur der guten Sache dienen.
This can lead to a banalisation or downplaying of ethical-moral acting as well as to a deadening of the conscience.
Dadurch kann es zu einer Banalisierung bzw. Verharmlosung des ethisch-moralischen Handelns sowie zu einer Abstumpfung des Gewissens kommen.
With all peace powers we connect against war, against any form of hypocrisy, and against downplaying or covering up reality.
Wir verbinden uns mit allen Friedenskräften gegen den Krieg und gegen jede Art von Heuchelei, von Verharmlosung und Verschleierung.
His downplaying of potential dangers was concerning to the safety committee.
Seine Bagatellisierung möglicher Gefahren beunruhigte den Sicherheitsausschuss.
However, Baberowski's downplaying of the Nazis was at the center of our criticism from the outset.
Dabei war Baberowskis Verharmlosung des Nationalsozialismus von Anfang an der Kernpunkt unserer Kritik.