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verb

Definition of soft-pedalsnext
present tense third-person singular of soft-pedal
as in downplays
to reduce in apparent importance she politely tries to soft-pedal her accomplishments when talking to less fortunate people

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soft pedals

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noun

plural of soft pedal
as in quieters

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“Soft-pedals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft-pedals. Accessed 23 Mar. 2023.

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