underpay
verb (used with object)
to pay less than is deserved or usual.
underpays
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present tense formof underpay (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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State Farm has said it strongly rejects allegations that it intentionally underpays or denies claims.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 2, 2026
The company's carefully-crafted transparency is part of a fightback against the perception it underpays artists - who receive between £0.002 and £0.0035 every time a song is streamed.
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026
The company advises drivers to never argue with a customer about a fare and said it would pay the driver the difference in the event that a customer underpays.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2025
“They come to attorneys when their insurance company underpays their claim and they can’t rebuild.”
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 2022
The league has faced accusations that it underpays many of its athletes.
From New York Times ● Jul. 11, 2016
