downplaying

ˈdaʊnˌpleɪɪŋ
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Translation of downplaying into Hebrew,

Noun

behavior

the act of making something seem less important
  • His downplaying of the risks worried the team.הקטנת ערך הסיכונים מצדו הדאיגה את הצוות.

Adjective

1.

communication

reducing the perceived seriousness of a situation
  • The downplaying comments eased the tension in the room.ההערות הממעיטות הקלו על המתח בחדר.
2.

psychology

minimizing the importance of something
מְמַעִיט mema'itמֵקֵל רֹאשׁ מְזַלְזֵל
  • His downplaying attitude made the issue seem trivial.הגישה הממעיטה שלו גרמה לבעיה להיראות שולית.
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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.
downplay
ˌdaʊnˈpleɪ
Verb
tr.

minimize

make something seem less important or serious
  • She tried to downplay the risks involved.היא ניסתה להקטין את הסיכונים הכרוכים בכך.

Translations of "downplaying" in Context ordered by category and frequency

המעיטה

Downplaying the importance of teamwork can harm overall group performance.

המעיטה בחשיבות עבודת הצוות יכולה להזיק לביצועים הכוללים של הקבוצה.

Downplaying the urgency of the problem led to delays in necessary action.

המעיטה בדחיפות הבעיה הביאה לעיכובים בפעולה הנדרשת.

מַמְעִיט - mame'it

I don't know why I'm downplaying it.

אני לא יודע למה אני ממעיט בערכו.

If he was your guy, he'd be downplaying his feelings for Theresa, not wearing them on his sleeve.

בחייך, אם הוא היה הבחור, הוא היה ממעיט ברגשותיו כלפי תרזה, לא מפגין את רגשותיו ברבים.

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downplaying: Examples and translations in context

Her downplaying of the accident made others question how serious it actually was.

המעיטה באירוע התאונה גרמה לאחרים להטיל ספק בכמה זה באמת היה חמור.

He claimed that the fight only resulted in actual bodily harm, downplaying the incident.

הוא טען שהמאבק גרם רק לפגיעה גופנית ממשית, במטרה להמעיט בחשיבות התקרית.

Luke, you need to stop downplaying the severity of your condition.

לוק, אתה צריך להפסיק להמעיט בחומרת המצב שלך.

She accepted the award deprecatingly, downplaying her hard work.

היא קיבלה את הפרס בזילזול, מתוך מגמתה להמעיט בעבודה הקשה שעשתה.

You know, you keep downplaying these major victories that you've won for these people...

את יודעת, את ממשיכה להמעיט בערכם של הניצחונות הגדולים האלו שאת זוכה עבור האנשים האלו...

Journalists accused the government of downplaying the severity of the crime wave.

עיתונאים האשימו את הממשלה שהיא ממעיטה מחומרת גל הפשיעה.

He introduced himself as the poor cousin, downplaying his struggles and challenges.

הוא הציג את עצמו כבן הדודים העני, ממעיט בחשיבות הקשיים והאתגרים שלו.

Okay, she's downplaying it, right? I'm her girlfriend.

היא ממעיטה בזה בכוונה, נכון?

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