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Play down, as a role
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underact
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
v. act (a role) with great restraint [syn: underplay ] [ant: overact ]
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Underact \Un`der*act"\, v. t. To perform inefficiently, as a play; to act feebly.
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
vb. To act in an understated manner or with little expressiveness
Usage examples of underact.
Despite underwritten supporting roles and an underacted lead performance (as well as, at times, too ponderous a pace), I must say that I was very impressed with Unbreakable.