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 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 |