underplay — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The act of underplaying.

Verb

1. To play in a subordinate, or in an inferior manner; to underact a part.

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2. To make something seem less important than it really is.

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   Synonyms

   belittledownplayunderstate

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   As a working-class person I want to tell Tucker and any other gay and lesbian activists who call themselves socialists and so should certainly know better, that when they underplay survival issues and don't acknowledge the faultline under their feet that is class in this society, it hurts me right in the gut.

3. To play a low card when holding a high one, in the hope of a future advantage.

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Verb

1. act (a role) with great restraint

   Synonyms

   underact

   Broader terms

   actplayroleplayplayact

2. play a card lower than (a held high card)

   Broader terms

   play