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The synonyms of “Understatement” are: minimization, euphemism
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “understatement” as a noun can have the following definitions:
| euphemism | An inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh. The jargon has given us downsizing as a euphemism for cuts. |
| minimization | The representation or estimation of something at less than its true value or importance. Despite his minimization of the situation this is not a small outbreak. |
| abstemious | Sparing in consumption of especially food and drink. Abstemious with the use of adverbs. |
| anodyne | A painkilling drug or medicine. Anodyne music. |
| appertain | Relate to; concern. The institutional arrangements which appertain under the system. |
| approach | The final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing. The approach of winter. |
| ascetic | Pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self discipline. Ascetic practices. |
| clarity | The quality of being certain or definite. For the sake of clarity each of these strategies is dealt with separately. |
| contained | Gotten under control. The oil spill is contained. |
| controlled | Not showing emotion; having one’s feelings under control. Controlled emotions. |
| cool | Make cool or cooler. Keep cool. |
| directness | Trueness of course toward a goal. He was renowned for the clarity and directness of his sermons. |
| disciplined | Trained mentally or physically by instruction or exercise. A disciplined mind. |
| dominated | Harassed by persistent nagging. |
| downgrade | A downward gradient on a railway or road. Downgrades by debt rating agencies outnumber upgrades by five to one. |
| downplay | Make (something) appear less important than it really is. This report downplays the seriousness of global warming. |
| ease | Of share prices interest rates etc decrease in value or amount. He rose through the ranks with apparent ease. |
| easiness | Freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort. The easiness we feel when sleeping. |
| generality | The majority. His service was better than that offered by the generality of doctors. |
| minimize | Represent as less significant or important. They may minimize or even overlook the importance of such beliefs. |
| mitigate | Make less severe or harsh. Drainage schemes have helped to mitigate this problem. |
| moderation | A change for the better. Coursework may need to be filed separately for the purposes of moderation. |
| reduce | Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements. The cook reduced the sauce by boiling it for a long time. |
| refrain | Stop oneself from doing something. She refrained from comment. |
| relaxation | The restoration of equilibrium following disturbance. The relaxation of requirements. |
| remotely | In a remote manner. New electronic meters can be read remotely. |
| restrained | Under restraint. The head and chest injuries that even restrained drivers can suffer through impact with the steering wheel. |
| simplicity | The quality or condition of being plain or uncomplicated in form or design. The grandeur and simplicity of Roman architecture. |
| subdued | (of a person or their manner) quiet and rather reflective or depressed. A subdued glow came through the curtains. |
| temperance | Abstinence from alcoholic drink. The temperance movement. |
| understate | Represent as less significant or important. The press have understated the extent of the problem. |
| undervalue | A price below the real value. Through overfamiliarity it is easy to undervalue this concerto. |
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