Downplay and Stretch

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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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Stretch is an antonym for downplay.

Nearby Word: downplaying

Stretch verb - To add to the interest of by including made-up details.

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Downplay is an antonym for stretch.

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