underpay
verb
un·der·pay
ˌən-dər-ˈpā 
underpaid
ˌən-dər-ˈpād
; underpaying
; underpaying
: to pay less than what is normal or required
underpay taxes
Examples of underpay in a Sentence
She underpaid for her meal.
He realized that he had underpaid the cashier.
The company underpays its workers.
They are underpaid for the work they do.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James accused UPS of violating labor laws by using unlawful timekeeping practices to underpay seasonal help.
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Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
In 2014, Walmart had a reputation as a budget retail option and was accused of underpaying its associates.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 14 Nov. 2025
If implemented and successful in resolving claim disputes faster and in a fairer way for everyone involved, the Lone Star State could become a model for other states where homeowners have expressed frustration against carriers underpaying or denying damage claim repayments, like Florida.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Burdine also said local TV and radio stations underpay on-air talent, and stations should find a way to allow broadcast news personalities to generate extra income.
—Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 27 Aug. 2025
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Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
In 2014, Walmart had a reputation as a budget retail option and was accused of underpaying its associates.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 14 Nov. 2025
If implemented and successful in resolving claim disputes faster and in a fairer way for everyone involved, the Lone Star State could become a model for other states where homeowners have expressed frustration against carriers underpaying or denying damage claim repayments, like Florida.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Burdine also said local TV and radio stations underpay on-air talent, and stations should find a way to allow broadcast news personalities to generate extra income.
—Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for underpay
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“Underpay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underpay. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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