Definitions from Wiktionary (play down)
▸ verb: (idiomatic, transitive) To make or attempt to make something seem less important, likely, or obvious.
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▸ verb: (idiomatic, transitive) To make or attempt to make something seem less important, likely, or obvious.
Similar:
soft-pedal,
background,
underplay,
downplay,
play off,
de-emphasize,
deemphasize,
understate,
elevate,
mitigate,
more...
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