Downplay(verb)
To make something seem less important or less serious than it really is.
Hindi meaning:कम महत्व देना
Synonyms: Minimize, Understate, Diminish, De-emphasize
Antonyms: Emphasize, Highlight, Exaggerate, Magnify
Example: The company tried to downplay the seriousness of the financial loss.
Trick to remember: Down + play means kisi issue ko neeche dikhana ya uski importance kam karke present karna.
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