Definition of "underplays" []

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of underplay. (verb)

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• "I voted for "only as a ritual object," but I do think that kind of underplays the importance and significance of what is going on."
• "While 2.5% global growth isn't far off the 30-year average of about 3.3%, that underplays the meteoric rise of China in the last 10-15 years: the world's potential growth rate should be higher."
• "That's because such a statement underplays the delicious texture of the story, the unpredictability, and the fast-paced plot."