underplay
/ˌʌndərˈpleɪ/
verb
- To make something seem less important or serious than it really is.
- The politician tried to underplay the impact of the new tax on middle-class families.
- Don't underplay the risks of hiking alone in bad weather.
- She underplayed her role in the project, even though she was the team leader.
- In acting or performance, to perform in a restrained or subtle way, without exaggeration.
- In the comedy, she underplayed her lines perfectly, letting the absurdity speak for itself.
- He chose to underplay the villain's anger, making him more chilling than a loud performance would.
- The director asked the actor to underplay the emotional scene to make it feel more real.
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