downplaying, or understating
pragmatism
Downplaying the significance of an event or emotion.
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Parents always enjoy playing scolding games with their children, sometimes by downplaying their strongest points.
Creative accounting is where it is often emphasised the positive aspects of a company's finacal situation. Whilst downplaying any negative factors within the finances.
Yes, an example of a euphemism in "The Poisonwood Bible" is when Orleanna Price refers to Nathan Price's dictatorial behavior towards their family as "church discipline," downplaying the severity of his actions.
Catastrophizing is the tendency to magnify and expect the worst outcome in a situation. It involves focusing on the negative aspects of a situation while downplaying or ignoring any positives.
To exaggerate the positive aspects or qualities of something in order to make it appear better than it actually is. This can involve highlighting strengths while downplaying weaknesses or flaws.
Understatement
When someone's voice is described as mock casual, it typically means they are trying to appear relaxed and informal, but with a sense of insincerity or sarcasm underlying their tone. It suggests that the person is deliberately downplaying the seriousness of a situation or conversation.
The message of the propaganda was typically used to influence public opinion or behavior towards a specific cause, ideology, or political agenda. It can convey persuasive or manipulative information aimed at promoting a particular viewpoint or action while downplaying opposing perspectives.