Play Down

Synonyms of play down

• downplay
• minimize
• understate

Antonyms of play down

• emphasize
• highlight
• exaggerate

Collocations of play down

importance

Frequency: 70 %

He tried to play down the importance of the meeting.

risks

Frequency: 60 %

The company is playing down the risks associated with the new product launch.

impact

Frequency: 50 %

The government is playing down the potential impact of the new policy.

conflict

Frequency: 45 %

The spokesperson tried to play down the conflict between the two parties.

criticism

Frequency: 40 %

The company is playing down the criticism it has received from consumers.

Idiomatic Expressions for play down

• Phrase: play down
  Meaning: to minimize the significance of something
  Usage: The company spokesperson tried to play down the negative impact of the recent financial losses.