Meanings
How to pronounce "play down":
AU
To make or attempt to make something seem less important, likely, or obvious.
Example: "The essay attempts to play down the role slavery had in the Civil War."
Example: "The senator played down the threat of a recession."
Example: "During the wave of anti-immigrant sentiment, Miguel played down his immigrant status by removing Chicano patois from his speech and adopting the nickname "Mike.""
Example Sentences
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The government tried to play down the seriousness of the economic crisis.
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The company spokesperson attempted to play down the negative impact of the product recall.
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She decided to play down her achievements and give credit to her team instead.
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The coach tried to play down the defeat by praising the efforts of his players.
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The politician tried to play down the controversy surrounding his remarks.
