UNDERPLAY Synonyms
There are 7 synonyms of the word
underplay.
(exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word underplay. (close relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word underplay. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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belittle | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to seem less serious; play down • express a negative opinion of • lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of | ||||||||
de-emphasize | verbv | |||||||
verb • reduce the emphasis | ||||||||
diminish | verbv | |||||||
verb • decrease in size, extent, or range • lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of | ||||||||
downplay | verbv | |||||||
verb • represent as less significant or important • understate the importance or quality of | ||||||||
minimize | verbv | |||||||
verb • make small or insignificant • represent as less significant or important • cause to seem less serious; play down | ||||||||
trivialize | verbv | |||||||
verb • make trivial or insignificant | ||||||||
underact | verbv | |||||||
verb • act (a role) with great restraint |