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underplay
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un·der·play  (ndr-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
Verb
to achieve (an effect) by deliberate lack of emphasis
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.underplayunderplay - act (a role) with great restraint    
dramatic art, dramaturgy, theater, theatre, dramatics - the art of writing and producing plays
playact, roleplay, act, play - perform on a stage or theater; "She acts in this play"; "He acted in `Julius Caesar'"; "I played in `A Christmas Carol'"
2.underplayunderplay - play a card lower than (a held high card)
card game, cards - a game played with playing cards
play - bet or wager (money); "He played $20 on the new horse"; "She plays the races"
Translations
underplay [ʌndəˈpleɪ] vt (BRIT) → minimizar
underplay [ʌndəˈpleɪ] vt (Brit) → minimiser
underplay [ʌndəˈpleɪ] under... (Brit) vtherunterspielen
underplay [ʌndəˈpleɪ] vtminimizzare


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