Downplay

"Downplay" in German

bagatellisieren

(to de-emphasize; to present or portray something as less important or consequential)

herunterspielen

(to de-emphasize; to present or portray something as less important or consequential)

kleinreden

(to de-emphasize; to present or portray something as less important or consequential)

verharmlosen

(to de-emphasize; to present or portray something as less important or consequential)

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