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down·ˈplay VB trans

downplay

zmanjševati [perf zmanjšati pomen]

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He downplayed his enthusiasm in order to get the part. en.wikipedia.org

It continues to be a serious social problem although authorities downplay it. en.wikipedia.org

Initial newspaper reports were short, as little as 40 words, and downplayed the size of the disaster as a minor event. en.wikipedia.org

The representation of every society's flaws or misconduct is typically downplayed in favor of a more nationalist or patriotic view. en.wikipedia.org

Hill brought an emphasis on classical and mathematical education, and downplayed the agricultural and technological elements for which the university had originally been established. en.wikipedia.org

The theoretical aspect of the education was downplayed in favor of the practical. en.wikipedia.org

In their view, this was to deliberately downplay the intense nature of the relationship between the two men, who had been companions for 30 years. en.wikipedia.org

Producers downplayed any publicity for the film, releasing the audio with little fanfare and not releasing a teaser trailer. en.wikipedia.org

She confesses the incident to her husband, downplaying it both to him and to herself. en.wikipedia.org

In recent years, both countries have pursued good relations and downplayed the years of hostility from 1979-1988. en.wikipedia.org

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