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.