{v.} To give less emphasis to; make (something) seem less important; divert attention from; draw notice away from. * /The newspaper stories played down the actor's unattractive past./ * /A salesman's job is to emphasize the good points of his merchandise; he must play down any faults it has./
PLAY DOWN
Meaning of PLAY DOWN in English
Slang English vocab. Английский сленговый словарь. 2012