understate in Russian
understate in Russian is занижать, недооценивать, преуменьша́ть — understate means to describe something as smaller or less important than it really is.
understate in Russian
занижать
Pronounced: zanizhat
(transitive) To state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.
недооценивать
Pronounced: nedootsenivat
(transitive) To state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.
преуменьша́ть
Pronounced: preumenshat
(transitive) To state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.
What does "understate" mean?
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verb To describe something as smaller or less important than it really is.
"To call this decision a calculated bet understates the risk; it is a Hail Mary pass."
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verb To describe something in a deliberately flat way for ironic effect.
"She is the queen of understatement: she understated her critique masterfully."
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verb To give a number or amount that is lower than the true figure.
"The company had been understating its liabilities for years."
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understate in a sentence
- To call this decision a calculated bet understates the risk; it is a Hail Mary pass.
- She is the queen of understatement: she understated her critique masterfully.
- The company had been understating its liabilities for years.
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What is "understate" in Russian?
"understate" in Russian is занижать, недооценивать, преуменьша́ть. understate means: To describe something as smaller or less important than it really is.
How do you pronounce занижать?
"understate" in Russian is занижать, pronounced "zanizhat".
Are there other ways to say "understate" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "understate": занижать, недооценивать, преуменьша́ть.
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