understate

[Un`der*stateĀ·]

One way to think about the verb understate is as the opposite of "exaggerate." If you want to make something seem smaller or less important than it really is, you're likely to understate it.

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To state or represent less strongly than may be done truthfully.

Verb
represent as less significant or important


v. t.
To state or represent less strongly than may be done truthfully.


Understate

Un`der*state" , v. t. To state or represent less strongly than may be done truthfully.

To state or represent less strongly than may be done truthfully.

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