verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

understate, de-dramatize, minimize

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Example Sentences

Example:In his speech, he understate the severity of the crisis, which offended many of the audience members.

Definition:To make (a statement, for example) too mild or not strong enough in effect.

From understate

Example:The historian aimed to de-dramatize the story to present a more accurate account of the events.

Definition:To reduce or remove the dramatic or theatrical elements from something, making it more factual or less exaggerated.

From de-dramatize

Example:The report minimized the environmental impact of the new factory in favor of the potential economic benefits.

Definition:To show, describe, or regard as smaller or less important than is actually the case.

From minimize