downplay
US /ˈdaʊnˌple/
・UK /ˌdaʊnˈpleɪ/
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v.t.Transitive VerbTo suggest something is not a serious as thought
Ken downplayed his breakup with Nicole as he acted like he was fine
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An Antidote to Dissatisfaction
- For example, gratitude measurably counters the tendency to forget and downplay positive events.
For example, gratitude measurably counters the tendency to forget and downplay positive events.
- forget, and downplay positive events.
forget, and downplay positive events.
8 WARNING Signs of Narcissistic Abuse You CAN'T Ignore
- and yet it's common to downplay all this.
and yet it's common to downplay all this.
- And yet it's common to downplay all this.
And yet it's common to downplay all this.
Quiz: What is your Love Style? (Self test)
- You downplay it but secretly feel unappreciated.
You downplay it but secretly feel unappreciated.
- You downplay it but secretly feel unappreciated.
You downplay it but secretly feel unappreciated.
What we know about the wildfires in California
- It feels just so catastrophic, and that isn't to downplay the damage that we've seen in wildfires past, but what sort of preparations do you have in place in case of an emergency like this?
It feels just so catastrophic, and that isn't to downplay the damage that we've seen in wildfires past, but what sort of preparations do you have in place in case of an emergency like this?
- And that isn't to downplay the damage that we've seen in wildfires past,
And that isn't to downplay the damage that we've seen in wildfires past,
Away We Happened - Ep 5
- don't try to downplay this cuz it
don't try to downplay this cuz it
- Don't try to downplay this, 'cause it sounded more serious than that.
Don't try to downplay this, 'cause it sounded more serious than that.
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- Yesterday at a breakfast for Republican senators, Trump tried to downplay the electoral spanking last night.
Yesterday at a breakfast for Republican senators, Trump tried to downplay the electoral spanking last night.
- Yesterday, at a breakfast for Republican senators, Trump tried to downplay the electoral spanking.
Yesterday, at a breakfast for Republican senators, Trump tried to downplay the electoral spanking.
Quiz: How Kind Are You To Yourself?
- Two, I get uncomfortable and downplay it.
Two, I get uncomfortable and downplay it.
- Two, I get uncomfortable and downplay it.
Two, I get uncomfortable and downplay it.
8 Ways Excessive Kindness Can Sabotage Your Mental Health
- Maybe you're scared of burdening others, or you downplay your own feelings because you don't want to cause drama.
Maybe you're scared of burdening others, or you downplay your own feelings because you don't want to cause drama.
- Maybe you're scared of burdening others, or you downplay your own feelings because you don't want to cause drama.
Maybe you're scared of burdening others, or you downplay your own feelings because you don't want to cause drama.
8 POWERFUL Signs You Might Have Generational Trauma
- You downplay your needs.
You downplay your needs.
- You downplay your needs.
You downplay your needs.
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- She's trying to downplay me as a chef.
She's trying to downplay me as a chef.
- She's trying to downplay me as a chef.
She's trying to downplay me as a chef.