Associations to the word «Underplay»

Wiktionary

UNDERPLAY, noun. The act of underplaying.
UNDERPLAY, verb. (transitive) To play in a subordinate, or in an inferior manner; to underact a part.
UNDERPLAY, verb. (transitive) To make something seem less important than it really is.
UNDERPLAY, verb. (transitive) (card games) To play a low card when holding a high one, in the hope of a future advantage.

Dictionary definition

UNDERPLAY, verb. Act (a role) with great restraint.
UNDERPLAY, verb. Play a card lower than (a held high card).

Wise words

Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.
Mohandas Gandhi