Definition of underpay
underpaid
play \ˌən-dər-ˈpād\;underpaying
transitive verb
: to pay less than what is normal or required underpay taxes
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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.
1817
First Known Use of underpay
1817
UNDERPAY Defined for English Language Learners
underpay
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verb
un·der·pay
\ˌən-dər-ˈpā\
Definition of underpay for English Language Learners
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: to pay too little for something
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