Underplay

v. i.	1.	To play in a subordinate, or in an inferior manner; to underact a part.
	2.	(Card Playing) To play a low card when holding a high one, in the hope of a future advantage.
n.	1.	(Card Playing) The act of underplaying.

Verb	1.	underplay - act (a role) with great restraint Synonyms: underact
	2.	underplay - play a card lower than (a held high card)

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