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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

Meeting with Rubio on Sunday, Jaishankar played down concerns about US interest in the Quad, noting that Trump had backed it strongly in his first term.

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

But Spain's health ministry has played down speculation that it will take in the ship.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Ice kept talking about how good Willie used to be when he played down at Riverside Church.

From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers

played down

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