Attempt to Minimize an Issue's Importance

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Renaissance, Group 1382, Puzzle 3 (Raphael and Donatello).

Question is: Attempt to Minimize an Issue's Importance

and the answer is: DOWNPLAY

Word Meaning:

DOWNPLAY — (transitive) To de-emphasize; to present or portray as less important or consequential.

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