Downplay and Fudge

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Downplay verb - To reduce in apparent importance.

Usage example: he self-deprecatingly downplays his own contributions to the festival's success

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Fudge is an antonym for downplay.

Nearby Word: downplaying

Fudge verb - To avoid giving a definite answer or position.

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Downplay is an antonym for fudge.

Nearby Words: fudged, fudging

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