Glossary / downplaying

downplaying

(verb)

downplaying (verb) — Minimizing or understating the difficulty, risk, or challenge of a hiking route or activity.

Minimizing or understating the difficulty, risk, or challenge of a hiking route or activity.

Example

They were downplaying the steepness of the trail to make it seem easier.

Synonyms

sand-bagging

Frequently Asked Questions

What is downplaying?

Minimizing or understating the difficulty, risk, or challenge of a hiking route or activity.

How do you use "downplaying" in a sentence?

They were downplaying the steepness of the trail to make it seem easier.

What is another word for downplaying?

Common synonyms for downplaying include sand-bagging.

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