Underplaying [verb]
Definition of Underplaying:
make smaller; underrate
Synonyms of Underplaying:
● Lessen
● Reduce
● Play down
● Decrease
● Underestimate
● Diminish
● Downplay
● Curtail
● Derogate
● Dwarf
● Deprecate
● Prune
● Knock
● Attenuate
● Discount
● Decry
● Cheapen
● Pan
● Detract
● Belittle
● Disparage
● Pooh-pooh
● Shrink
● Depreciate
● Abbreviate
● Put down
● Run down
● Miniaturize
● Cut down to size
● Cut rate
● Knock down
● Make light of
● Make little of
● Poor-mouth
Opposite/Antonyms of Underplaying:
● Overestimate
● Maximize
● Commend
● Approve
● Develop
● Expand
● Strengthen
● Raise
● Extend
● Overrate
● Exalt
● Praise
● Laud
● Compliment
● Build up
● Prolong
● Lengthen
● Grow
● Increase
● Enlarge
Sentence/Example of Underplaying:
Especially with a purple speech like that; you've simply got to learn to underplay.