Sentence example with the word 'understate'

understate

belie, caricature, distort, embroider, fudge, gloss, miscite, misreport, misteach, parody, strain, trick out, warp

Definition v. represent as less significant or important

Last update: October 21, 2015


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In this particular they very largely understate the number of Hebrews, whose communicants (0.3%) are heads of families only, and largely of the Protestants; whereas they represent practically the total Roman Catholic population above 9 years of age.   [adjective]

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I think he could have been bumped," Rand understated."   [Please select]

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"Well, the idea had occurred to me," Rand understated, keeping his right hand close to his left coat lapel.   [Please select]

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But the evidence will convince him that I have understated the case against General Dyer.   [Please select]

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I have understated it even now, for he has achieved two careers as a politician--one on each side of the House.   [Please select]

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From all available collateral sources it appears that the official figures greatly understated the actual number of arrivals.   [Please select]

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Holmes reported his loss at 1,636, of which 173 were killed; but as Prentiss buried 400, Holmes evidently understated his losses.   [Please select]

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