Control and Play down

Control verb - To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression).

Play down and control are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Play down" instead a verb "Control".

Nearby Words: controlled, controlling, controller, controllable

Play down verb - To express scornfully one's low opinion of.

Control and play down are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Control" instead a verb "Play down".