underpay Definition
to pay someone less than they deserve or less than the going rate for their work.
Using underpay: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "underpay" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The company was accused of underpaying its workers.
Example
I feel like I'm being underpaid for the amount of work I do.
Example
Many women are underpaid compared to their male colleagues.
underpay Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for underpay
- undercompensate
- underreward
- underremunerate
Antonyms for underpay
Summary: underpay in Brief
'Underpay' [ˌʌndərˈpeɪ] is a verb that means to pay someone less than they deserve or less than the going rate for their work. It is often used in the context of labor and employment, as in 'The company was accused of underpaying its workers.' 'Underpay' has synonyms like 'undercompensate,' 'underreward,' and 'underremunerate,' and antonyms like 'overpay,' 'overcompensate,' and 'overreward.'
