downplay
verb (used with object)
to treat or speak of (something) so as to reduce emphasis on its importance, value, strength, etc..
will downplay
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future tenseof downplay.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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“South Korea will downplay the moving of U.S. assets to maintain a good relationship with Trump,” said Grossman, who is now a professor at the University of Southern California.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
The Rams will downplay the narrative that they are once again going all-in for a chance to win a Super Bowl at home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2026
However expect language that will downplay the court's importance and emphasise other arbitration routes.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2023
Under its new rule, Twitter will downplay tweets that spread misinformation about crises like natural disasters and wars that could spread rapidly across the platform without intervention.
From New York Times ● May 19, 2022
I wonder, however, about the extent to which these celebrations will downplay his activism during and after his playing career.
From Salon ● May 14, 2022
