Definition of "downplays" [downplays]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of downplay. (verb)

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• "Even their name downplays the fact that they're a rock band (understandably -- "Jaga Rockist" is problematic)."
• "The term downplays the threat by conjuring up images of Bond Super Villains and easy-to-shoot black hats and Imperial Storm Troopers."
• ""This lax way of labelling downplays the deadliness of the products.""