Underplay
(verb)
To present or perform something with less emphasis or intensity than is warranted.
Origin:
From the prefix under- meaning less or not enough and the word play.
Examples:
- She underplayed the significance of her role in the project.
- He underplayed the gravity of the situation.
- The actor underplayed his part in the play.
- The company underplayed the potential risks associated with the product.
- The speaker underplayed his achievements in his speech.