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Definition DEFINITION: (verb) Represent as less significant or important.

SYNONYMS: understate, minimize.

USAGE: As the police interrogated him, Henry tried desperately to downplay his role in the bank robbery.

Date Published Mon, 6 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Source: The Free Dictionary

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#1248 | 06/02/2012 20:20:01

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#1274 | 17/05/2012 07:44:47

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