soft-pedal Antonyms
Meaning of soft-pedal
FAQs About the word soft-pedal
dismiss, minimize,downplay, play down, denigrate, understate, underplay,de-emphasize, cry down, poor-mouth
overdo, overstate, elaborate, overdo, overstate, pad, exaggerate, pad,exaggerate, elaborate
She tried to soft-pedal the situation, downplaying its severity.
The politician soft-pedaled his extreme views to gain wider appeal.
The news article soft-pedaled the controversy, avoiding sensitive topics.
The company soft-pedaled its environmental impact, highlighting its efforts rather than its shortcomings.
