verb as in strong fondness

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understates, minimizes, downplays

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Example Sentences

Example:The report understates the potential impact of the new technology.

Definition:To state or represent something as being less significant or less extensive than it actually is.

From understates

Example:The article minimizes the risks associated with the new product.

Definition:To make something seem less important or less significant than it is.

From minimizes

Example:He downplayed the significance of the economic growth reported.

Definition:To emphasize something as being less important or less significant than it actually is.

From downplays