undertone
noun
1. a quiet or hushed tone of voice
- spoke in undertones
Definition categories: communication, tone
2. a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
Similar word(s): undercurrent
Definition categories: thought, meaning, substance
3. a pale or subdued color
Similar word(s): tinge
Definition categories: attribute, shade, tincture, tint, tone
verb
1. to present as less important, noticeable or prominent