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OVERACT Antonyms

There are 7 antonyms of the word overact. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For OVERACT

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
underact
verbv
verb

• act (a role) with great restraint

downplay
verbv
verb

• represent as less significant or important

• understate the importance or quality of

downscale
verbv
adjective satellite

• intended for people with low incomes

minimize
verbv
verb

• make small or insignificant

• represent as less significant or important

• cause to seem less serious; play down

restrain
verbv
verb

• to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

• restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult

• prevent (someone or something) from doing something

• prevent the action or expression of

subdue
verbv
verb

• put down by force or intimidation

• bring under control by force or authority

• hold within limits and control

• get on top of; deal with successfully

• make subordinate, dependent, or subservient

• correct by punishment or discipline

understatement
nounn
noun

• a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said

Alternatives for UNDERACT

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Alternatives for DOWNPLAY

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