played down

verb

Definition of played downnext
past tense of play down
1
as in dismissed
to express scornfully one's low opinion of out of sheer envy, she would always play down her sister's accomplishments

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2
as in minimized
to reduce in apparent importance if you play down your part in the project, you won't get the credit you deserve

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for played down
  1. dismissed
  2. minimized
  3. diminished
  4. downplayed
Verb
  • This lawless case should have never been brought and the Constitution demands that it be immediately dismissed.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Just one day earlier, Kohli had been dismissed yet again by Boland after fending outside the off-stump and caught behind the wicket.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of dismissed
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  • When a newer female professional receives guidance from an accomplished woman in that industry, obstacles can be minimized and doors can begin to open.
    Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Intensive predator control programs have minimized the impact of invasive species, and the establishment of predator-free sanctuaries provides safe environments for breeding and raising chicks.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of minimized
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  • Recession fears have diminished, inflation is trending back toward 2 percent, and the labor market has rebalanced, but remains strong.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The theme of running recurred, as did moments of isolation, with Abraham appearing preoccupied and diminished, unable to fully participate as the others moved around him.
    Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of diminished
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  • Sara Kelly, Starbucks’ executive vice president and chief partner officer, downplayed the impact of the strikes in a public letter to employees late Monday.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The cover song itself — recorded by Kardashian and produced by Barker — is severely downplayed.
    EW.com, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of downplayed
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