downplay

transitive

(transitive) To de-emphasize; to present or portray as less important or consequential.

Japanese Meaning

重要性や影響度を低く見せる、または控えめに扱う / 重要度を意図的に小さく伝える

The publicist attempted to downplay the scandal to protect the celebrity's image.

広報担当者は有名人のイメージを守るため、スキャンダルの重要性を軽く扱おうとした。

Sense（1）

(transitive) To de-emphasize; to present or portray as less important or consequential.

downplays

（ present singular third-person ）

downplaying

（ participle present ）

downplayed

（ participle past ）

downplayed

（ past ）