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UNDERSTATES Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word understates. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word understates. (close relations)
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understateunderstatedunderstating

Best Alternative Words for UNDERSTATES

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belittles
verbv
verb

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• express a negative opinion of

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

diminishes
verbv
verb

• decrease in size, extent, or range

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

downplays
verbv
verb

• represent as less significant or important

• understate the importance or quality of

minimizes
verbv
verb

• make small or insignificant

• represent as less significant or important

• cause to seem less serious; play down

downplay
verbv
verb

• represent as less significant or important

• understate the importance or quality of

minimise
verbv
verb

• represent as less significant or important

• make small or insignificant

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

Best Hypernyms For UNDERSTATES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for understates, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
inform diminishes downplays minimizes

Alternatives for BELITTLES

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