Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
downplay
IPA transcription: [d'aʊnpl,eɪ]
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
background, play_down, downplay
Meaning:
understate the importance or quality of; "he played down his royal ancestry"
Synonyms:
understate, minimize, minimise, downplay
Meaning:
represent as less significant or important
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