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underwork

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Verb (transitive)
 : 
un=der=work

CIDE DICTIONARY

underworkv. t. 
  •  To injure by working secretly; to destroy or overthrow by clandestine measure; to undermine.  [1913 Webster]
    "But thou from loving England art so far,
    That thou hast underwrought his lawful king.
    "  [1913 Webster]
  •  To expend too little work upon; as, to underwork a painting.  Dryden.  [1913 Webster]
  •  To do like work at a less price than; as, one mason may underwork another.  [1913 Webster]
underworkv. i. 
  •  To work or operate in secret or clandestinely.  B. Jonson.  [1913 Webster]
  •  To do less work than is proper or suitable.  [1913 Webster]
  •  To do work for a less price than current rates.  [1913 Webster]
underworkn. 
     Inferior or subordinate work; petty business.  Addison.  [1913 Webster]
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