downplayer
|down/play/er|
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🇺🇸
/ˈdaʊnˌpleɪər/
🇬🇧
/ˈdaʊnˌpleɪə/
(downplay)
reduce importance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'downplayer' originates from the verb 'downplay', which combines 'down' meaning 'reduce' and 'play' meaning 'act or perform'.
Historical Evolution
'downplay' evolved from the combination of 'down' and 'play' in modern English, forming the noun 'downplayer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'downplay' meant 'to reduce the importance of something', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who minimizes or reduces the importance of something.
He is a downplayer of the risks involved in the project.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 16:08