verb (used with object) as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

understating, downplaying, moderation

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Example Sentences

Example:In his speech, he avoided understating the importance of the project by providing too much detail in a concise manner.

Definition:Stressing or representing something in a way that makes it appear less significant or important than it actually is.

From understating

Example:The company downplayed its financial losses, overaccentuating the growth in other areas.

Definition:To stress the minor or less important aspects of something by minimizing its significance, often to convince others not to pay too much attention.

From downplaying

Example:The speaker needed to show moderation in his overaccentuating the point and connect with the audience.

Definition:The quality of avoiding extremes or excess; being reasonable and balanced.

From moderation