Definition of "play down" in Englisch

Verb

1. To make or attempt to make something seem less important, likely, or obvious.

   • The essay attempts to play down the role slavery had in the Civil War.
   • The senator played down the threat of a recession.
   • During the wave of anti-immigrant sentiment, Miguel played down his immigrant status by removing Chicano patois from his speech and adopting the nickname "Mike."