Underplay

Synonyms of underplay

• diminish
• downplay
• minimize

Antonyms of underplay

• emphasize
• exaggerate
• overstate

Collocations of underplay

importance

Frequency: 70 %

She tends to underplay the importance of her role in the project.

impact

Frequency: 65 %

The CEO underplayed the impact of the new policy on the employees.

significance

Frequency: 60 %

He always underplays the significance of his achievements.

contribution

Frequency: 50 %

The team members tend to underplay their contribution to the project's success.

effect

Frequency: 45 %

The politician underplayed the effect of the new policy on the economy.

Idiomatic Expressions for underplay

• Phrase: underplay a situation
  Meaning: to downplay or minimize the seriousness or significance of a situation
  Usage: She tends to underplay the challenges she faces, which can sometimes lead to misunderstandings.