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play down::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | background, downplay |
| Type of | accent, accentuate, emphasise, emphasize, punctuate, stress |
| Has types | wave off, soft-pedal |
Examples of play down
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Downey made big play after big play down the stretch, including the game-winner.
From the thestate.com
Armstrong also sought to play down divisions between House and Senate Democrats.
From the washingtonpost.com
Players tend to play down the significance of the weather in their strategising.
From the nzherald.co.nz
I was looking for some closure as the play wound down but found absolutely none.
From the gothamgal.com
Mr Gore, knowing the trouble Bill Clinton got into, would sooner play this down.
From the economist.com
I never wanted to make a big deal out of an audition, so i used to play it down.
From the express.co.uk
You'll hear Cushing's intensity raises the level of play up and down the roster.
From the chron.com
He said minus yardage on a run play on first down put the Colts in passing mode.
From the usatoday.com
Johnson again converted a third down play later in the drive with a 12-yard run.
From the kentucky.com
