downplaying in English

verb
1
make (something) appear less important than it really is.
this report downplays the seriousness of global warming
verb

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1. In some parts of Christendom, church leaders try to bring people from different sects together by downplaying previously divisive doctrines.

2. Some adults may aggravate the problem by downplaying the seriousness of sexually aggressive behavior, brushing it off as just childish experimentation.

3. 13 Stereotyped as huffy and inhospitable, the Shanghainese are downplaying these complaints on the one hand, and making subtle overtures on the other.

4. Accepting people does not itself mean agreeing with them, approving of them, waiving your own rights, or downplaying their impact upon you

5. Doctors have criticized some advertising as being misleading by giving one-sided views and by downplaying adverse side effects of their drugs.

6. In many countries, the media, advertising and the fashion industry often portray women and girls as objects and influence their thinking by glorifying violence and downplaying the value of women.

7. Comatose is the sixth studio album by American Christian rock band Skillet.Released on October 3, 2006, by Lava Records, Ardent Records and Atlantic Records, this album continues their previous album's trend of downplaying the keyboard elements that were prominent in previous releases in favor of more orchestral elements and distorted guitars