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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

downplaying

/daʊnˈpleɪɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does downplaying mean?

verb

To make something seem less serious or important than it really is. To minimize or reduce the importance of something.

Example

"The politician was accused of downplaying the severity of the economic crisis."

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