downplay
[ doun-pley ]
/ ˈdaʊnˌpleɪ /
verb (used with object)
to treat or speak of (something) so as to reduce emphasis on its importance, value, strength, etc.: The press has downplayed the president's role in the negotiations.
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British Dictionary definitions for downplay
downplay
/ (ˈdaʊnˌpleɪ) /
verb
(tr)
to play down; make little of