understatement

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Synonyms: understatements

Antonyms: understatements

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|uncountable|figure of speech}} A [[figure of speech]] whereby something is made to [[seem]] [[small]]er or less [[important]] than it actually is, either through [[phrasing]] or lack of [[emphasis]], often for [[ironic]] effect.
2. {{lb|en|countable}} An [[instance]] of such phrasing or lack of emphasis; an [[incomplete]] statement.
3. An [[incomplete]] [[disclosure]] that [[intentionally]] [[withhold]]s [[relevant]] information.

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