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played down

ADJECTIVE

low-key

Synonyms

STRONGEST

easygoing laid-back muted quiet relaxed restrained sober subtle understated

WEAK

loose low-pitched muffled soft-sell softened toned-down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitated noisy

WEAK

energized high-key high-strung histrionic nervous pumped-up

Example Sentences

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Senior United officials played down speculation and say there is still no agreement for Ederson, who has 12 months left on his contract.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Both sides have played down chances of a quick deal to end the war that has driven up energy prices and fuelled global inflation.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The United States and Iran have both played down chances of a quick deal to end a war that has engulfed the Middle East and disrupted the global oil market.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Executives at Novo Nordisk and Lilly played down the threat in recent earnings calls.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The existence of such residues is either played down by the industry as unimportant or is flatly denied.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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