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play down

The correct spelling is play down.

How to pronounce play down

verb

Say it like: Plaee- do-wn

The correct spelling is play down. To make or attempt to make something seem less important, likely, or obvious. For example: "During the wave of anti-immigrant sentiment, Miguel played down his immigrant status by removing Chicano patois from his speech and adopting the nickname "Mike.""

Usage Examples

During the wave of anti-immigrant sentiment, Miguel played down his immigrant status by removing Chicano patois from his speech and adopting the nickname "Mike."

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To make or attempt to make something seem less important, likely, or obvious.

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