shortchange (Meaning)

shortchange

to deprive of or give less than something due, to give less than the correct amount of change to, to give less than due

The cashier carelessly shortchanged the customer by five dollars.
Feeling cheated, the customer confronted the cashier who had shortchanged him.
The vendor shortchanged the buyer by giving them less produce than they had paid for.
The company was accused of shortchanging its employees by underpaying them.
The organizers shortchanged the attendees by providing inadequate food and beverages.
The teacher felt shortchanged when they received a low salary despite their hard work.
The insurance company shortchanged the policyholders by not covering their claims in full.
The lender shortchanged the borrower by charging excessive interest rates.
The waiter shortchanged the diners by forgetting to add a gratuity to their bill.
The city government shortchanged its citizens by failing to provide essential services.

to deprive of or give less than something due, to give less than the correct amount of change to, to give less than due

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The cashier carelessly shortchanged the customer by five dollars.

Feeling cheated, the customer confronted the cashier who had shortchanged him.

The vendor shortchanged the buyer by giving them less produce than they had paid for.

The company was accused of shortchanging its employees by underpaying them.