verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

minimise, understate, downplay

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Example Sentences

Example:The company minimised the financial impact of the crisis in their report.

Definition:to represent as less serious or important than it really is

From minimise

Example:He understated the risks involved to avoid causing panic.

Definition:to state something as less serious or important than it really is

From understate

Example:The government downplayed the health concerns over the new food additive.

Definition:to give less importance to something

From downplay