downplay
verbTo present something as less important or serious than it may be.
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Clear all filtersTo present something as less important or serious than it may be.
Of little importance or significance.
Too small or unimportant to have much effect in the situation.
Small in extent or only just meeting a relevant threshold.
Excessive or unjustified criticism of very small details.
Overly concerned with minor details, rules, or displaying learning.
Overly focused on minor correctness
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Childishly irritable over minor frustrations.
A small or limited clash or dispute.
Lower in rank, importance, or authority.
Secondary or supporting rather than principal.
Secondary and supporting
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Too small or unimportant to deserve much attention.
Of little importance, value, or consequence.
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