undertone
IPA: ˈʌndɝtoʊn
noun
- An auditory tone of low pitch or volume.
- An implicit message perceived subtly alongside, but not detracting noticeably from, the explicit message conveyed in or by a book, film, verbal dialogue or similar (contrast with overtone); an undercurrent.
- A pale colour, or one seen underneath another colour.
- A low state of the physical faculties.
verb
- To accompany as an undertone.
- To say or speak in an undertone.
- To present as less important, noticeable or prominent.
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