understates
The word “understates” has 3 syllables: un-der-states
It's pronounced as /ˌʌn.dɚˈsteɪts/
What is synonym and antonym for understates?
In the thesaurus, “understates” has 23 synonyms and 16 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for understates along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for understates
- bad-mouths
- belittles
- cries down
- de-emphasizes
- decries
- denigrates
- deprecates
- depreciates
- derogates
- dismisses
- disparages
- downplays
- kisses off
- minimizes
- plays down
- poor-mouths
- puts down
- runs down
- soft-pedals
- talks down
- trash-talks
- trashes
- underplays
Antonyms for understates
- elaborates
- embellishes
- embroiders
- exaggerates
- fudges
- hedges
- magnifies
- melodramatizes
- overdoes
- overdraws
- overemphasizes
- overplays
- overstates
- pads
- sensationalizes
- stretches
Meanings of understates
- verb
- To state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.
- To state (something) with a lack of emphasis, in order to express irony.
- To state a quantity that is too low.
Example Sentences
- He often understates his accomplishments out of humility.
- The report understates the actual cost of the project.
- She understates the difficulties she faced during the expedition.
- The article understates the severity of the environmental damage.
- He understates the role he played in the company's success.
On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to understates, such as: bad-mouths, belittles, cries down, de-emphasizes, decries, denigrates, deprecates.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.