understate

/ˌʌndəstˈe‍ɪt/

/ˈəndɝˌsteɪt/

to understate

MAIN VERB

to minimize the significance of something

synonyms : downplay

antonyms : overstate

Examples

1. An understated, unthreatening companion, it appears, content to let her chatter at length and not desiring to get his oar in often.

2. Mere bribery probably understates the magnitude of the malfeasance here.

3. Madhurjeet Sarghi exudes understated strength as Malti’s lawyer Archana.

4. Greatly understating its impact.