un·der·play ( n d r-pl  , ndr-pl)v. un·der·played, un·der·play·ing, un·der·plays v.tr. 1. To act (a role) subtly or with restraint. 2. To present or deal with subtly or with restraint; play down. v.intr. 1. To act a role subtly or with restraint. 2. Games To play a low card while holding a higher card in the same suit. |
underplay [ˌʌndəˈpleɪ]
vb
1. (Performing Arts / Theatre) to play (a role) with restraint or subtlety
2. to achieve (an effect) by deliberate lack of emphasis
3. (Group Games / Card Games) (intr) Cards to lead or follow suit with a lower card when holding a higher one
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Verb | 1. |  underplay - act (a role) with great restraint |
| 2. |  underplay - play a card lower than (a held high card)play - bet or wager (money); "He played $20 on the new horse"; "She plays the races" |
Translations
underplay [ˈʌndəˈpleɪ]
A. VT
1. (= play down) [+ importance] → minimizar; [+ issue] → quitar or restar importancia a
2. (Theat) to underplay a part → hacer flojamente un papel
underplay [ˌʌndəˈpleɪ] vt → minimizzare
to underplay a role (Theatre) → recitare una parte con misura
to underplay a role (Theatre) → recitare una parte con misura
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