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underact
CIDE DICTIONARY
underact, v. t.
To perform inefficiently, as a play; to act feebly. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
underact, v.
1 tr. act (a part etc.) with insufficient force.
2 intr. act a part in this way.
1 tr. act (a part etc.) with insufficient force.
2 intr. act a part in this way.
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