Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: downplay

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Usage examples:

A professional photographer will know how to highlight your home’s strengths and downplay its weak spots.

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Asked whether his side can advance further on their current gains after beating City, Emery preferred to downplay the hype currently surrounding his team.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12836635/Aston-Villa-Man-City-14-games-Arsenal-Unai-Emery-Premier-League.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

“But I always like to try to downplay the start of production because the start of production is always very slow.

Source: https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2023/01/31/705252.htm

Columbo and Charlie have a lot in common: unpolished and unassuming, they downplay their intelligence and ability as they close in on the suspect.

Source: https://time.com/6250496/poker-face-columbo-influences/

Critics argue digging for lithium poses the same ecological threats as mining for any other mineral or metal in the biggest gold-mining state in the U.S. They say efforts to downplay potential environmental and cultural impacts amount to “greenwashing,”

Source: https://www.columbian.com/news/2023/feb/08/nevada-lithium-mine-wins-ruling-green-energy-fights-rage-on/

Even though he meant to downplay the situation by using that simile he accidentally nailed it.

Source: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/mike-tomlin-has-already-failed-the-george-pickens-test

His comments almost downplay the gravity of the situation for the club who could exit Europe’s top competition, their return to the Champions League for the first time in two decades, largely because of an unexplainable injury crisis.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle-ac-milan-champions-league-preview-b2462193.html

However, a hospital official tried to downplay the situation by alleging that most patients were brought in in a critical condition from the neighbouring districts.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/india/nanded-hospital-infants-dead-b2422989.html

However, he warned that the closed-list system tends to downplay geographical links and prioritise the interests of political parties over those of voters.

Source: https://caerphilly.observer/news/1030199/senedd-reform-plans-a-step-back-from-current-system/

I certainly do not downplay or minimize the brutal challenges facing our people in terms of the high cost of living, especially regarding the cost of food and other essentials.

Source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/11/13/zambias-deepening-poverty-after-59-years-of-independence-can-cdf-be-the-game-changer/

I know there are people trying to downplay the Kids/Mask-issue.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/national/Japan-reports-12-014-new-coronavirus-cases

“In other words, people may downplay the intensity of their expressions when disclosing negative affect and use smiling emojis instead to socially decorate their expressions,” they wrote in the study.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/03/03/people-use-positive-emojis-to-hide-negative-emotions-study/

It seems puerile and inconsistent with the change in Prime Ministerial tone to downplay the murderous events of the period preceding the call out of the reservists, but that is par for the Government’s deflection course.

Source: http://wired868.com/2023/11/05/daly-bread-government-gaps-in-call-out-on-crime/

It was rather quite amusing to see He of a High Place downplay and whitewash the African migrant saga here in Antigua and Barbuda.

Source: https://antiguaobserver.com/curious-minds-pose-questions/

I want to be clear that none of this is to negate or downplay the reality that the holidays can be extremely difficult for those who have experienced loss or trauma.

Source: https://denvercatholic.org/when-difficult-christmases-lead-us-to-the-beautiful/

President Ferdinand Marcos, after meeting Mr. Qin on Saturday, sought to downplay the tensions.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/philippines-raises-concerns-over-taiwan-in-talks-with-china/article66767604.ece

Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday called on the international community not to let Russian President Vladimir Putin’s crimes “become our new normal” – and seemed to tacitly downplay…

Source: https://politicalwire.com/2023/02/24/big-european-countries-float-defense-pact-with-ukraine/

Sonny also witnessed a tense moment between Nina and Anna at one point, but Nina was quick to downplay it and put the focus back on Thanksgiving gratitude.

Source: https://www.celebdirtylaundry.com/2023/general-hospital-recap-monday-november-27-ninas-rescue-riles-up-michael-trinas-surprise-dinner-guest/