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- Dictionaryunderplay/ˌʌndəˈpleɪ/
verb
- 1. perform (something) in a restrained way: "the violins underplayed the romantic element in the music"
- 2. represent (something) as being less important than it really is: "I do not wish to underplay the tragedies that have occurred"
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UNDERPLAY definition: 1. to make something such as a dangerous situation seem less important or dangerous than it really…. Learn more.
1. : to act or present (a role, a scene, etc.) with restraint : play down. 2. : to play a card lower than (a held high card) Examples of underplay in a Sentence. Don't underplay the importance of exercise. I thought she underplayed her character.
UNDERPLAY meaning: 1. to make something such as a dangerous situation seem less important or dangerous than it really…. Learn more.
verb. 1. to play (a role) with restraint or subtlety. 2. to achieve (an effect) by deliberate lack of emphasis. 3. (intransitive) cards. to lead or follow suit with a lower card when holding a higher one.
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. / ˌʌndəˈpleɪ / verb. to play (a role) with restraint or subtlety. to achieve (an effect) by deliberate lack of emphasis.
1. (Theatre) to play (a role) with restraint or subtlety. 2. to achieve (an effect) by deliberate lack of emphasis. 3. (Card Games) ( intr) cards to lead or follow suit with a lower card when holding a higher one.
underplay something to make something seem less important than it really is synonym downplay, play down. I think she's underplaying the significance of the report. opposite overplay
