understateˌʌn dərˈsteɪt
understate (v)
- present
- understates
- past
- understated
- past participle
- understated
- present participle
- understating
English Definitions:
understate, minimize, minimise, downplay (verb)
represent as less significant or important
understate (Verb)
to state something with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.
understate (Verb)
to state something with a lack of emphasis, in order to express irony.
understate (Verb)
to state a quantity that is too low.
understate
Minimisation or minimization is a type of deception involving denial coupled with rationalisation/rationalization in situations where complete denial is implausible. It is the opposite of exaggeration. Minimisation, or downplaying the significance of an event or emotion, is a common strategy in dealing with feelings of guilt. Words associated with minimisation include:
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