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1. (v.t.) underplay
to play (a part or scene) subtly and with restraint.
2. underplay
to play (a part) sketchily.
3. underplay
to understate or de-emphasize; downplay.
4. (v.i.) underplay
to underplay a part or scene.
Etymology: (1725–35)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) underact, underplay
act (a role) with great restraint
2. (verb) underplay
play a card lower than (a held high card)
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) underplay
the act of underplaying
2. (verb) underplay
to play in a subordinate, or in an inferior manner; to underact a part
3. (verb) underplay
to play a low card when holding a high one, in the hope of a future advantage
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