shortchange
/ˌʃɔrtˈtʃeɪndʒ/
verb
- To give someone less money than they are owed, especially intentionally.
- Always count your change to make sure the store doesn't shortchange you.
- He tried to shortchange the customer by handing back incorrect change.
- The cashier accidentally shortchanged me by five dollars.
- To treat someone unfairly by giving them less than they deserve or expect.
- The company shortchanged its employees by not paying overtime.
- Fans felt the movie shortchanged them with a rushed ending.
- Don't shortchange yourself by skipping breakfast before a big exam.