downplay
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/ˌdaʊnˈpleɪ/
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/ˌdaʊnˈpleɪ/
make something seem less serious or important
The politician downplayed the scandal to avoid negative attention.
政治家は否定的な注目を避けるためにスキャンダルを軽減させた。