understate
Example Sentences
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However, it concluded the force overstated the threat posed by the Israeli fans and understated the risk posed to them.
From BBC
"He shows that the police overstated the threat posed by the Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, while understating the risk that was posed to the Israeli fans if they travelled to the area," she said.
From BBC
It’s hard to understate the impact of the transformational deal.
From Barron's
Mr. Vartanian also understates the importance of blockchain technology when he acknowledges that “cryptocurrencies and blockchain products have brought efficiencies and advances to payment systems”—faint praise that undersells what is happening in global finance.
Economists cautioned that the December reading released Tuesday would likely reflect some payback for an understated November figure.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
