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underplaying
verb
(un-der-play)
to play a role with subdued force
underplaying
verb
(un-der-play)
to act or present (a role, a scene, etc.) with restraint : play down
underplaying
verb
(un-der-play)
to play a card lower than (a held high card)
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exaggerating
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aping
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betraying
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