Underestimates

Q: What is a synonym for "underestimates"?

Common synonyms include: belittle, make light of, misjudge, underestimation, underrate, undervalue.

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Noun

1
plural of underestimate form-of, plural

Verb

1
third-person singular simple present indicative of underestimate form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

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belittle make light of misjudge underestimation underrate undervalue

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"Setting a cap on the number of example sentences a non-native speaker can provide in English dismisses their intelligence and underestimates the incredible dedication they demonstrate to improve the content of the website."

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