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. 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 !

2. Josh Taylor:

   Rough is an understatement.

3. The Dearborn Heights man:

   Saying that I was stunned is an understatement. I couldnt believe it was real. It took several days for the reality to set in that my mistake had paid off to the tune of $2 million!

4. 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.

5. Peters Baker:

   To say we're extremely pleased and grateful is an understatement, this brings justice -- finally -- to a man who has tragically suffered so, so greatly as a result of this wrongful conviction.