underplay

Meaning

Noun

The act of underplaying.

Verb

1. (transitive) To play in a subordinate, or in an inferior manner; to underact a part.
2. (transitive) To make something seem less important than it really is.
3. (transitive) To play a low card when holding a high one, in the hope of a future advantage.

Synonyms

underact

downplay

emote

ham

overact

play down

Translations

unterspielen

jouer sous

تحفّظ

minimizarse

ehemmiyet vermemek

incelikle oynamak

restarse

Etymology

From under- + play.