Underpay

Pronunciation: /ˌʌndərˈpeɪ/

Underpay (verb)

  1. To give someone less money than they should receive for work, service, or a job.
  2. To pay wages that are lower than what is fair or expected, often compared with others doing similar work.
  3. To fail to pay the full amount owed, so the total payment is smaller than required.

Examples

  • The company underpays workers for long hours.
  • They underpay me even when I do extra work.