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DOWNPLAYS

(verb)
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There are 2 meanings of the word Downplays.

Downplays - as a verb

Represent as less significant or important

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
minimise12minimize21understate11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inform11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Understate the importance or quality of

Example: "He played down his royal ancestry"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
background20play down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accent10accentuate14emphasise16emphasize25punctuate13stress6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She downplays her achievements in order to seem humble."
"The company downplays the negative impact of the new policy."
"He often downplays the seriousness of his actions."
"The politician downplays the accusations against him."
"The coach downplays the team's loss, focusing on the next game."
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Word Game Points

Is DOWNPLAYS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, downplays is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DOWNPLAYS has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is DOWNPLAYS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, downplays is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DOWNPLAYS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is DOWNPLAYS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, downplays is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DOWNPLAYS has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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