Synonyms for understatement
ˌʌn dərˈsteɪt mənt, ˈʌn dərˌsteɪt-un·der·state·ment

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1. understatementnoun

   a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said

   Antonyms:
   magnification, exaggeration, overstatement

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1. List of paraphrases for "understatement":

   euphemism, undervaluation, underestimation, underpricing, under-estimation, undervaluing, underestimate

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1. Monica Ruiz:

   I was happy to accept a job opportunity earlier this year from Peloton and the team was lovely to work with, although I'm an actress, I am not quite comfortable being in spotlight and I'm terrible on social media. So to say I was shocked and overwhelmed by the attention this week( especially the negative) is an understatement.

2. Bill Mahoney:

   To say it was fortunate for him that the biker came by, is an understatement.

3. Director Mueller:

   Problematic is an understatement in terms of what it displays in terms of giving some hope or some boost to what is and should be illegal activity.

4. Paul Manafort:

   To say that I feel humiliated and ashamed would be a gross understatement.

5. Terry Francona:

   We're not, obviously, firing on all cylinders. i think that's an understatement.