[syn: depreciate, undervalue, devaluate, devalue]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Undervalue \Un`der*val"ue\, v. t.
1. To value, rate, or estimate below the real worth; to
depreciate.
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2. To esteem lightly; to treat as of little worth; to hold in
mean estimation; to despise.
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In comparison of it I undervalued all ensigns of
authority. --Atterbury.
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I write not this with the least intention to
undervalue the other parts of poetry. --Dryden.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Undervalue \Un`der*val"ue\, n.
A low rate or price; a price less than the real worth;
undervaluation. --Milton.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
undervalue
v 1: assign too low a value to; "Don't underestimate the value
of this heirloom-you may sell it at a good price" [syn:
undervalue, underestimate] [ant: overestimate,
overvalue]
2: esteem lightly
3: lose in value; "The dollar depreciated again" [syn:
depreciate, undervalue, devaluate, devalue] [ant:
appreciate, apprise, apprize, revalue]