play down

play down

verb

Definition of PLAY DOWN

transitive verb

: to attach little importance to : minimize

Examples of PLAY DOWN

1. <out of sheer envy, she would always play down her sister's accomplishments>
2. <if you play down your part in the project, you won't get the credit you deserve>

First Known Use of PLAY DOWN

1930

Related to PLAY DOWN

Synonyms: bad-mouth, belittle, cry down, denigrate, deprecate, depreciate, derogate, diminish, dis (also diss) [slang], discount, dismiss, disparage, kiss off, minimize, decry, poor-mouth, put down, run down, talk down, trash, trash-talk, vilipend, write off

Antonyms: acclaim, applaud, exalt, extol (also extoll), glorify, laud, magnify, praise

Related Words: discommend; abuse, scold; disapprove (of), dislike; censure, condemn, criticize, denounce, reprehend, reprobate; asperse, defame, malign, rip, slander, slur, traduce, vilify; discredit, disgrace

Near Antonyms: approve, countenance, endorse (also indorse), favor, recommend, sanction; commend, compliment, eulogize

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