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understatement [ˌʌndərˈsteɪtmənt, Brit -dəˈ-] N

understatement

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Account holders would be subject to a 40% penalty on understatements of income in an undisclosed foreign financial asset. en.wikipedia.org

The understatement seeps into the music as well. en.wikipedia.org

He has views but relays them with understatement. en.wikipedia.org

Again that leads to an understatement of domestic profits. en.wikipedia.org

To say we have argued over this song would be an understatement. en.wikipedia.org

Paradox can take the form of an oxymoron, overstatement or understatement. en.wikipedia.org

It describes terrible things with understatement, yet with compassion. en.wikipedia.org

This understatement, this unwavering vision fixed on only four character, is a part of what makes the story so effective. en.wikipedia.org

His controlled body movements and his overall penchant for understatement in a film that shrieks for attention is a relief. en.wikipedia.org

These elements include the act of testimony when speaking of one's life and struggles, ironic understatement, and the use of natural metaphors, rhythms, and intonations. en.wikipedia.org

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