downplaying

The act by which something is downplayed, or made to seem less important.

Japanese Meaning

何かの重要性を控えめに扱う行為、すなわちその価値や影響を下げる判断や態度。

The politician's downplaying of the incident frustrated many voters.

政治家がその事件を軽視したことは多くの有権者を苛立たせた。

Sense（1）

The act by which something is downplayed, or made to seem less important.

downplayings

（ plural ）