1The company tried to downplay the environmental impact of their new project, but local residents were not convinced.
2Did the government downplay the severity of the economic crisis in their public statements?
3Critics accused the media of downplaying the significance of the scientific breakthrough in their coverage.
4Avoid downplaying the risks associated with this investment, as they could have serious consequences.
5There is a tendency to downplay the long-term effects of climate change, but they will be catastrophic if left unchecked.