UNDERSTATE Synonyms
There are 9 synonyms of the word
understate.
(exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word understate. (close relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word understate. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for UNDERSTATE
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | downplay | verbv | ||||
| 2 | minimize | verbv | ||||
| 3 | trivialize | verbv | ||||
| 4 | belittle | verbv | ||||
| 5 | de-emphasize | verbv | ||||
| 6 | diminish | verbv | ||||
| 7 | whitewash | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 8 | play down | verbv | ||||
| 9 | minimise | verbv |
Best Hypernyms For UNDERSTATE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
understate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
de-emphasize
downplay
inform
minimize
underestimate
