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Definisjon av understatement

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Noun
understatement - a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
overstatement, exaggeration, magnification the act of making something more noticeable than usual; "the dance involved a deliberate exaggeration of his awkwardness"
statement a document showing credits and debits
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Substantiv
understatement - A disclosure or statement that is less than complete.
understatement - restraint or lack of emphasis, especially for ironic effect.

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  • Understatement is a form of speech which contains an expression of less strength than what would be expected. This is not to be confused with euphemism, where a polite phrase is used in place of a harsher or more offensive expression. Understatement is a staple of humor in English-speaking cultures, especially in British humor.

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