What is another word for underpaying?

Pronunciation: [ˌʌndəpˈe͡ɪɪŋ] (IPA)

There are several synonyms for the word "underpaying" which can be used to convey a similar meaning. Some of the common synonyms include "paying less than the worth," "not adequately compensating," "paying insufficiently," "paying below market rate," and "cheating in payment." All of these synonyms refer to a situation where an individual or an organization pays their employees less than what they deserve or what is standard in the industry. Underpaying can have negative consequences both for the employee and the organization as it can lead to low morale, high turnover rate, and legal issues. Therefore, it is important for employers to ensure that they are paying their employees fairly and in accordance with the industry standard.

What are the hypernyms for Underpaying?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Underpaying

If they had been in the direction of increased liberality to the poor man who needed parish relief, and had to some extent lessened his discomforts, they had at the same time tended greatly to demoralize both him and his employer, by introducing a system of out-door relief, which, coupled with the practice of regarding such relief as a legitimate addition to wages, led the former to feel no shame at underpaying his workmen, and the workman to feel no shame at depending on the parish for a portion of his means of subsistence.
"The Constitutional History of England From 1760 to 1860"
Charles Duke Yonge
I heard, indeed, of two American ladies who succeeded in underpaying their cabman; this was their belief resting upon his solemn declaration; but I myself failed in every attempt of the kind.
"London Films"
W.D. Howells
Because the particular capitalist, in expecting to get rich by underpaying his employees, would calculate on selling his produce, not to the particular group of workmen he had cheated, but to the community at large, consisting of the employees of other capitalists not so successful in cheating their workmen, who therefore would have something to buy with.
"Equality"
Edward Bellamy

Related words: underpaying employees, non-payment of wages, underpaid employees, underpaid woman, underpaid writers

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