diminish
verbTo become smaller or less important, or to make something so.
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nounA reduction in size, amount, or importance.
discerning
adjectiveAble to notice and judge important differences or qualities.
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Showing keen judgment
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dissimilar
adjectiveDifferent in important qualities or characteristics.
downplay
verbTo present something as less important or serious than it may be.
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