minimise
verb as in strong fondness
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Example:The politician tried to downplay the situation to avoid public outrage.
Definition:To make something appear less serious, important, or serious than it really is.
From downplay
Example:The report de-emphasised the negative aspects of the project to focus on its potential benefits.
Definition:To give less importance to or emphasize less the importance of something.
From deemphasise
Example:The journalist had to understate the severity of the environmental issue to avoid causing panic.
Definition:To say something less than its true or proper value, often to make it appear smaller or less significant.
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