underplay
Use Underplay in a sentence
dərˈpleɪ, ˈʌn verb (used with object)
1.
to act (a part) sketchily.
2.
to act subtly and restrainedly.
3.
to understate or de-emphasize; downplay: The ambassador underplayed his role in the peace negotiations.
verb (used without object)
4.
to leave out of one's acting all subtlety and enriching detail.
5.
to achieve an effect in acting with a minimum of emphasis.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to play (a role) with restraint or subtlety |
| 2. | to achieve (an effect) by deliberate lack of emphasis |
| 3. | (intr) cards to lead or follow suit with a lower card when holding a higher one |
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Example sentences
Do not underplay the seriousness of the situation nor create undue alarm.
It might have been better to embrace the chaos rather than underplay it.
Perhaps he does underplay how far simplification and prejudice are willingly embraced rather than imposed.
We do not mean to underplay the importance of addressing the pressing needs of subgroups of the homeless.
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