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Definition of 'downplay'

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Verb

  1. represent as less significant or important
       Synonyms: understate minimize minimise
       Antonyms: overstate exaggerate overdraw hyperbolize hyerbolise magnify amplify
  2. understate the importance or quality of; "he played down his royal ancestry"
       Synonyms: background play down
       Antonyms: foreground highlight spotlight play up foreground highlight spotlight play up


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