Synonyms for Underestimate

Definition of underestimate

noun
  1. an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
verb
  1. assign too low a value to; "Don't underestimate the value of this heirloom-you may sell it at a good price"
  2. make a deliberately low estimate; "The construction company wanted the contract badly and lowballed"

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Writing tips for "underestimate"

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"Underestimate" in song lyrics

See how underestimate is used in real songs:

  • "Don't ever underestimate"
    B.G. f/ Lil' Wayne — From Tha 13th to Tha 17th
  • "He looked like the type you underestimate"
    Classified f/ Choclair, Royce Da 5'9" — Unexplainable Hunger
  • "I'ma shoot at ya sweater neva underestimate"
    Crime Mob — Try Me

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