underestimate |
decrease |
In lang=en terms the difference between underestimate and decrease
is that
underestimate is to perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth, etc, than what he/she/it actually has while
decrease is to make (a quantity) smaller.
As verbs the difference between underestimate and decrease
is that
underestimate is to perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth, etc, than what he/she/it actually has while
decrease is of a quantity, to become smaller.
As nouns the difference between underestimate and decrease
is that
underestimate is an estimate or perception that is too low while
decrease is an amount by which a quantity is decreased.
underestimate |
undertake |
In transitive terms the difference between underestimate and undertake
is that
underestimate is to perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth, etc., than what he/she/it actually has while
undertake is to take upon oneself; to start, to embark on (a specific task etc.).
As a noun underestimate
is an estimate or perception that is too low.
underestimate |
belittle |
As verbs the difference between underestimate and belittle
is that
underestimate is to perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth, etc., than what he/she/it actually has while
belittle is to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is.
As a noun underestimate
is an estimate or perception that is too low.
underrates |
underestimate |
As verbs the difference between underrates and underestimate
is that
underrates is (
underrate) while
underestimate is to perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth, etc, than what he/she/it actually has.
As a noun underestimate is
an estimate or perception that is too low.
underestimate |
patronise |
As verbs the difference between underestimate and patronise
is that
underestimate is to perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth, etc, than what he/she/it actually has while
patronise is to make a patron.
As a noun underestimate
is an estimate or perception that is too low.
underestimate |
playdown |
As nouns the difference between underestimate and playdown
is that
underestimate is an estimate or perception that is too low while
playdown is (sports) any match that is part of a playoff.
As a verb underestimate
is to perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth, etc, than what he/she/it actually has.
downplay |
underestimate |
In transitive terms the difference between downplay and underestimate
is that
downplay is to de-emphasize; to present or portray as less important or consequential while
underestimate is to perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth, etc., than what he/she/it actually has.
As a noun underestimate is
an estimate or perception that is too low.
understate |
underestimate |
As verbs the difference between understate and underestimate
is that
understate is to state something with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay while
underestimate is to perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth, etc., than what he/she/it actually has.
As a noun underestimate is
an estimate or perception that is too low.
underestimate |
miscalculate |
As verbs the difference between underestimate and miscalculate
is that
underestimate is to perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth, etc, than what he/she/it actually has while
miscalculate is to incorrectly calculate; to make a gross error in judgement.
As a noun underestimate
is an estimate or perception that is too low.
underestimate |
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