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English verb: understate

1. understate (communication) represent as less significant or important


Synonymsdownplay, minimise, minimize


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)inform


Narrower (hyponym)trivialise, trivialize


Antonymsexaggerate, hyperbolise, hyperbolize, overstate, amplify, magnify, overdraw









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