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underpay

UK
/ˌʌndəˈpeɪ/
US
/ˌʌndərˈpeɪ/

Translations

underpayverb
underpaid
Past Simple
underpaid
Past Participle
underpaying
Gerund
UK
/ˌʌndəˈpeɪ/
US
/ˌʌndərˈpeɪ/
The company was criticized for underpaying its employees despite high profits.
L’entreprise a été critiquée pour avoir sous-payé ses employés malgré des bénéfices élevés.
Synonyms
pay insufficiently
pay less than
shortchange
undervalue
cheat
defraud
Antonyms
overpay

Definitions

underpayverb
To pay someone less than what is due or deserved.
The company was criticized for underpaying its employees despite high profits.
To pay an insufficient amount when settling a bill, tax, or other obligation; to pay less than the amount owed.
If you underpay your income tax, you could face penalties later.
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