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underplay
[uhn-der-pley, uhn-der-pley]
verb (used with object)
to act (a part) sketchily.
to act subtly and restrainedly.
to understate or de-emphasize; downplay.
The ambassador underplayed his role in the peace negotiations.
verb (used without object)
to leave out of one's acting all subtlety and enriching detail.
to achieve an effect in acting with a minimum of emphasis.
underplay
/ ˌʌԻəˈɪ /
verb
to play (a role) with restraint or subtlety
to achieve (an effect) by deliberate lack of emphasis
(intr) cards to lead or follow suit with a lower card when holding a higher one
Word History and Origins
Origin of underplay1
Example Sentences
Matt Roush adds, “Subtlety rarely wins awards, but I’d like to see Harrison Ford’s masterful underplaying as ‘Shrinking’s’ grouchy shrink prove me wrong.”
“The CPI is not necessarily putting extra weights on import-heavy products that consumers are buying,” Kodaverdian said, so the data could be underplaying the impact of the tariffs.
The musical also faced criticism for historical distortion and what some saw as the underplaying of corruption, censorship and violent political oppression in the Philippines during the Marcos regime.
Consumer advocates are raising concerns that this type of data collection and customized advertising can be used to promote higher-priced products and underplay discounted products for some customers based on their shopping habits.
Ever since the February exam debacle, the State Bar has underplayed the idea that there were substantial problems with the multiple-choice questions.
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