Synonyms of downplayed

downplayed

verb

past tense of downplay

as in minimized

to reduce in apparent importance

he self-deprecatingly downplays his own contributions to the festival's success

Synonyms & Similar Words

• minimized
• dismissed
• de-emphasized
• soft-pedaled
• played down
• underplayed
• understated
• denigrated
• disparaged
• decried
• belittled
• derogated
• depreciated
• deprecated
• ran down
• talked down
• cried down
• bad-mouthed
• trashed
• trash-talked
• kissed off
• poor-mouthed
• put down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exaggerated
• overstated
• elaborated
• stretched
• magnified
• embellished
• overdid
• embroidered
• padded
• overemphasized
• hedged
• overdrew
• overplayed
• fudged
• sensationalized
• melodramatized

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of downplayed

In a statement, ICE downplayed the significance of the memo, which said the new guidance was intended to replace and amend prior directives issued earlier this year, last year and in 2018. — Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026

When asked about rampant rumors that Sarandos had been courting HBO/HBO Max content chairman Casey Bloys for a job or production deal, the exec downplayed it. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026

In a statement, ICE downplayed the significance of the memo, which said the new guidance was intended to replace and amend previous directives issued earlier this year, last year and in 2018. — Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Players, though, said their head coach downplayed Mayich’s condition when initially speaking to them about it. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

American officials have downplayed these setbacks, promising that the Iranian regime is just one more strike or sanction away from being forced to make concessions. — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2026

By contrast, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has downplayed such doomsday scenarios, instead pushing for safety measures that would keep AI in check as firms continue to develop it. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

Donalds downplayed the warning of service cuts from local governments, including sheriffs, police and firefighters. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

Nvidia declined to comment, but at the launch of its new PC chip this summer, CEO Jensen Huang downplayed any intention to compete directly with Apple, saying Nvidia is focused on expanding what Windows PCs can accomplish. — Stephen Nellis, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026