underpay
Wordto pay someone less than they should be paid
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to pay someone less than they should be paid
to think or say that something is better, more important, or more valuable than it really is
a small tropical fruit with sweet white flesh and rough red skin
a kitchen tool used for mashing food, especially potatoes
the act of copying someone else’s work or ideas without permission
a strong alcoholic drink, often made from fruit
one of the two small glands at the back of the throat
to make a sound quieter or less clear
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
shameful and not showing honor or good moral character
to make a light, clear ringing sound
large in amount or number; plentiful
serving as a warning or reminder about danger or bad results
nothing; zero
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
a small secret group that tries to control events or make decisions behind the scenes
soft, loose, and lacking firmness
the process of turning silver in color
a large sign or poster, especially one used in a protest or public notice
the use of force or pressure to get something
the front edge of a step or stair
very light, delicate, and beautiful in a way that seems almost unreal
a large tropical sea fish with a long body and sharp teeth
to make a person or part of the body unable to move
short, lively, and effective
to value something very highly
to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
more able or skilled than someone or something else
a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram
wild and not tame, especially after living with people before
causing a lot of pain or suffering
to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise
a machine or display that shows changing stock prices
a period of heavy drinking
a strong wall built around a castle or city for defense
to express something in a particular way
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
a small magical creature, often playful or mischievous
to make something continue for a long time, especially something bad or false
a medical tool used to inject or remove liquid
a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief
to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset
the act of gently rubbing or stroking something
a unit used to measure energy, especially the energy in food
showing no shame or embarrassment, especially in a bold or rude way
an excited, informal way of saying yes
the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes
locked with a key
an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck
the process of making skin darker by exposure to the sun or a tanning bed
a portable musical instrument you play by squeezing bellows and pressing keys or buttons
a man or boy
to achieve something that seems impossible or extremely difficult
causing pity because something is sad, weak, or badly done
a person or system that closely watches people and limits their privacy
to fail badly or make a serious mistake
pleasantly soft, smooth, and not harsh
in a very bad, damaged, or disordered state
an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement
the act of putting a plant into a pot or container
a religion and set of spiritual practices that developed in Haiti and other parts of the Caribbean
smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement
to talk in a casual, lively way
used to tell someone very rudely to go away
a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait
sexually excited
a small bird in the tit family
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
to indicate or suggest something
past tense and past participle of shoot
more than enough; plenty of something
the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
a piece of furniture with drawers for storing clothes or other items
an attractive man who seems a little mischievous
a playful or friendly way of saying goodbye
to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military
to land or settle lightly on something
to be lucky and succeed by chance
to take things out of a bag, box, or other container
the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment
a breed of cat with a short coat and spotted or marbled markings
the act of making secret or unknown information known
proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened
to shoot or burst out suddenly
cleaned thoroughly by rubbing
to gather people or things together, often by force or pressure
to cost someone a lot of money
producing fruit
completely wet
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious
the act of leaving someone or something out, or the state of being left out
a group of wild boars
showing strong, sincere feeling or serious purpose
a group of people, vehicles, or animals moving together in an orderly line, often in a ceremony
a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something
to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in