underpay
verb (used with object)
to pay less than is deserved or usual.
has been underpaying
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present perfect progressiveof underpay (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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That means that if the UK economy was bigger in previous years than had previously been reported, it means that it has been underpaying.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2014
Six small walnut growers told Reuters they would stop supplying Diamond when their contracts expire because they say the company has been underpaying farmers.
From Reuters ● Feb. 11, 2012
