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Understate

Understate Meaning & Definition
Understate Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Understate?

[v] represent as less significant or important

Synonyms | Synonyms for Understate: downplay | minimise | minimize

Related Terms | Find terms related to Understate:

See Also | inform | trivialise | trivialize

Understate In Webster's Dictionary

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

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