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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

downplay

/daʊnˈpleɪ/ verb · British & US
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What does downplay mean?

verb

To represent or describe something as less serious or important than it really is. To reduce the importance or severity of something.

Example

"The company tried to downplay the negative impact of the economic downturn on their profits."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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