v., -act·ed, -act·ing, -acts. v.tr.
- To perform (a role) weakly or with insufficient expressiveness.
- To understate (a role) intentionally; underplay.
To perform in an understated way.
underact
Dictionary:
un·der·act (ŭn'dər-ăkt')  |
v., -act·ed, -act·ing, -acts. v.tr.
To perform in an understated way.
| WordNet: underact |
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The verb has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
act (a role) with great restraint
Synonym: underplay
Antonym: overact (meaning #1)
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