understate

Meanings

Verb

represent as less significant or important
To state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.
To state (something) with a lack of emphasis, in order to express irony.
To state a quantity that is too low.

Origin / Etymology

From under- + state.

Synonyms

downplay, minimise, minimize, trivialize

Antonyms

exaggerate, overstate

Scrabble Score: 11

understate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
understate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
understate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

understate is a valid Words With Friends word