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undersell

[ uhn-der-sel ]
/ ˌʌn dərˈsɛl /
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verb (used with object), un·der·sold, un·der·sell·ing.
to sell more cheaply than.
to advertise with restraint; understate the merits of (something): By underselling his product, he let his hearers convince themselves of its importance.
to sell for less than the actual value.
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Origin of undersell

First recorded in 1615–25; under- + sell1

OTHER WORDS FROM undersell

un·der·sell·er, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for undersell

undersell
/ (ˌʌndəˈsɛl) /

verb -sells, -selling or -sold
to sell for less than the usual or expected price
(tr) to sell at a price lower than that of (another seller)
(tr) to advertise (merchandise) with moderation or restraint

Derived forms of undersell

underseller, noun
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