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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

downplays

/daʊnpleɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does downplays mean?

verb

to represent or describe something as less serious or important than it really is, or to make something seem less serious or important than it really is.

Example

"The politician downplays the economic crisis to avoid alarming the public."

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

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