Answer: softpedal

AnswerCrossword Clue
SOFTPEDALPlay down
SOFTPEDALDownplay
SOFTPEDALDe-emphasize
SOFTPEDALTone down
SOFTPEDALTone down, as a statement
SOFTPEDALPlay down: Colloq.
SOFTPEDALDe-emphasize: Slang.
SOFTPEDALPlay down, as an issue
SOFTPEDALDownplay the significance of