Synonyms for understatement
ˌʌn dərˈsteɪt mənt, ˈʌn dərˌsteɪt-un·der·state·ment

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1. understatementnoun

   a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said

   Antonyms:
   magnification, exaggeration, overstatement

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1. List of paraphrases for "understatement":

   euphemism, undervaluation, underestimation, underpricing, under-estimation, undervaluing, underestimate

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1. Kalman Hettleman:

   It’s an understatement to say the needs are greater this year.

2. Claire Hannan:

   Overwhelmed is an understatement.

3. Sean Ferguson:

   We've travelled all the way from the UK to see you in Tampa tonight and just found out you've dropped out, disappointed is an understatement !

4. John Garcia:

   I took it to heart, the ordeals that Actor Haing Ngor went through and Actor Haing Ngor life, losing Actor Haing Ngor wife ? I could not believe that Actor Haing Ngor would die in the streets of Los Angeles in such a horrible manner after surviving everything Actor Haing Ngor endured. Did I feel pressure ? I think pressure is an understatement. Because I took it [ personally ].

5. Selena Gomez:

   My first WE Day experience was three years ago, and to say I was impressed is an understatement, the electricity of an arena full of thousands of young people who are making real change in the world is like nothing I've ever experienced.