What is the meaning of understate?

Represent as less significant or important.
- synonyms: minimize, minimise, downplay

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APA	WordNet. (2010). understate. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/understate/definitions/1318149
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MLA	WordNet. "understate" 23 October 2010. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/understate/definitions/1318149>

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