downplays

Meanings

• Verb

  To minimize the importance or impact of something.

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Synonyms

trivialize , understate

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Variants

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downplay , downplayed , downplaying , downplays

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Etymology

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Originated from the noun 'playdown', which means to demote or relegate. The verb 'downplay' was formed by adding the prefix 'down-' to 'play'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'downplay' was first used in the context of sports, where a team that finishes last in a league is said to be 'played down' and relegated to a lower division.

2. Downplays can be used as a noun as well as a verb. For example, 'He gave a downplays to the importance of the victory'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Minimize: To make something seem smaller or less important.

2. Dismiss: To reject or disregard something as unimportant.

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Culture

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Downplays is commonly used in various contexts such as politics, business, and interpersonal relationships. It can be used to minimize the significance of one's own mistakes or to diminish the importance of someone else's achievements.

How to Memorize "downplays"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where you want to downplay your achievements to make someone else feel better or to avoid boasting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'downplay' with the image of a small, insignificant object to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Downplay is a way to make things seem small' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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