underplay

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Noun

underplay noun

The act of underplaying.

Verb

underplay verb

To play in a subordinate, or in an inferior manner; to underact a part.
To make something seem less important than it really is.
To play a low card when holding a high one, in the hope of a future advantage.

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Synonyms

underact undervalue underrate underestimate downplay minimize overlook minimise trivialise downplaying extenuation downplayer de-emphasis suppressing underruff understep

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effect role character

Rhymes

convey display dismay sobriquet disarray allay gay decay play portray

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