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UNDERPLAY Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word underplay. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word underplay. (close relations)
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underplaysunderplayedunderplaying

Best Alternative Words for UNDERPLAY

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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

Best Hypernyms For UNDERPLAY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for underplay, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
play act belittle de-emphasize diminish downplay minimize mitigate playact reduce roleplay
Phrases (1)
play down

Alternatives for BELITTLE

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