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underplay

noun

Meaning

  1. The act of underplaying.
  2. To play in a subordinate, or in an inferior manner; to underact a part.
  3. To make something seem less important than it really is.
  4. To play a low card when holding a high one, in the hope of a future advantage.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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