Understate - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌʌndərˈsteɪt|  American pronunciation of the word understate
Brit.  |ʌndəˈsteɪt|  British pronunciation of the word understate

verb

- represent as less significant or important (syn: downplay, minimize)

Extra examples

He understated his taxable income.

She's trying to understate the issue.

The press have tended to understate the extent of the problem.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: understate
he/she/it: understates
present participle: understating
past tense: understated
past participle: understated
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