Understatement Synonyms

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Synonyms for Understatement

less than the truth
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modest statement
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restrained statement
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underestimate
An estimate or perception that is too low.
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litotes
(Rhetoric) A figure of speech in which the speaker emphasizes the magnitude of a statement by denying its opposite; a figure of speech in which understatement is used with negation to express a positive attribute; a form of irony
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restraint
(Uncountable) control or caution; reserve
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distortion
A distorting or being distorted
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belittlement
An act of belittling
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avoidance of overemphasis or exaggeration
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oversimplification
An explanation that excludes important information for the sake of brevity, or of making the explanation or presentation easy to understand.
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Words Related to Understatement

under-statement
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over-statement
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anti-climax
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exageration
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Understatement Sentence Examples

  • That was the understatement of the year.

  • To say the collection of clothes and accessories has been successful is an understatement.

  • Although the notion of 1 million writing prompts sounds hyperbolic, it's actually an understatement.

  • To say that the anti-aging skincare industry is booming would be a complete understatement.

  • Simplicity and understatement are powerful tools of the singer/songwriter, and Regan is the supreme exponent.

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