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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