1. made something seem less important, serious, or significant than it actually is
Usage: past tense and past participle of ‘downplay’

Examples

• The company downplayed the severity of the data breach.
• She downplayed her role in the team’s success.
• The politician downplayed the economic concerns raised by voters.
• He downplayed his injuries after the accident.
• The report downplayed the environmental impact of the project.
• The coach downplayed expectations before the championship game.