UNDERSTATEMENT

Understatement

Understatement is a form of speech which contains an expression of less strength than what would be expected. This is not to be confused with euphemism, where a polite phrase is used in place of a harsher or more offensive expression.

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understatement

Noun

  1. a disclosure or statement that is less than complete
  2. restraint or lack of emphasis, especially for ironic effect


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