Downplaying
noun, verb
noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The act by which something is downplayed, or made to seem less important.
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of downplay form-of, gerund, participle, present
Example
More examples"Leaders are often faulted for downplaying crises, but Gerald Ford was accused by some of overreacting."