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Understatement

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Definition

Understatement means saying something in a way that makes it seem less important than it really is.

Synonyms & similar words

overstatement minimization downplaying de-emphasis restraint modesty dissimulation euphemism repression unpretentiousness simplicity humility moderation reserve restraint self-deprecation unostentatiousness diminution belittlement playdown depreciation

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