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downplay

verb

Reveal meaning and examples

To present something as less important or serious than it may be.

The summary should not downplay the uncertainty in the supporting evidence.

Dictionary practice example.

Priya also refused to downplay the photographer's concern by calling the difference between images merely cosmetic.