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minimize vs understate

understate vs minimize

minimize and understate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
minimize No No Yes No
understate No No Yes No
As verbs, minimize and understate are synonyms defined as:
  • minimize and understate: represent as less significant or important
Other synonyms of minimize include downplay, minimise.
minimize (verb) understate (verb)
make small or insignificant represent as less significant or important
cause to seem less serious; play down
represent as less significant or important
Difference between minimize and understate

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