verb (past tense and past participle)
minimizado, atenuado, subestimado
1. To treat or represent something as being less important, serious, or significant than it actually is
The government downplayed the severity of the crisis.
O governo minimizou a gravidade da crise.
2. To reduce the emphasis or prominence of something
She downplayed her role in the project's success.
Ela atenuou seu papel no sucesso do projeto.
3. To present something as less impressive or valuable
He downplayed his achievements to appear humble.
Ele subestimou suas conquistas para parecer humilde.
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