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Examples of play down in a Sentence
out of sheer envy, she would always play down her sister's accomplishments
if you play down your part in the project, you won't get the credit you deserve
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—Armond White, National Review, 16 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1930, in the meaning defined above
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“Play down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20down. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
play down
verb
: to attach little importance to : minimize
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