underact

un·der·act

verb \ˌən-dər-ˈakt\

Definition of UNDERACT

transitive verb

: to perform (a dramatic part) with restraint for effect : underplay

intransitive verb

: to perform feebly or with restraint

First Known Use of UNDERACT

circa 1623

Rhymes with UNDERACT

abreact, artifact, cataract, chain-react, counteract, cross-react, eye contact, inexact, interact, overact, precontact, razor-backed, reenact, riot act, subcompact, subcontract, tesseract, vacuum-packed, ventifact