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What is an antonym for exaggerate?

Here are some antonyms for exaggerate, depending on the specific context:

General antonyms:

* Understate: To present something as less important or significant than it really is.

* Minimize: To make something seem less important or serious.

* Downplay: To make something seem less important or significant.

* Tone down: To make something less extreme or intense.

* Dampen: To reduce the intensity or excitement of something.

More specific antonyms:

* Underestimate: To form a lower opinion of something than it deserves.

* Be realistic: To be practical and sensible about something.

* Be objective: To be unbiased and fair in one's assessment.

* Be accurate: To be correct and precise.

* Be truthful: To tell the truth without embellishment.

The best antonym will depend on the specific context of the sentence. For example, if someone is exaggerating a story, you might say they are "understating" it if they are making it seem less exciting. If someone is exaggerating a problem, you might say they are "downplaying" it if they are making it seem less serious.

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