downplay
//ˌdaʊnˈpleɪ//
Verb
downplayInfinitive
downplayPresent tense
downplayedPast tense
downplayedPast participle
downplayingPresent participle
downplaysThird-person singular
1
To make something seem less important, serious, or significant than it really is.
The company tried to downplay the impact of the data breach.
2
To minimize or reduce the apparent value or impact of something.
The company tried to downplay the impact of the data breach.