Underwork /(?)/

imp. & p. p. Underworked; p. pr. & vb. n. Underworking

1. To injure by working secretly; to destroy or overthrow by clandestine measure; to undermine.

   But thou from loving England art so far, That thou hast underwrought his lawful king.

2. To expend too little work upon; as, to underwork a painting.
3. To do like work at a less price than; as, one mason may underwork another.

1. To work or operate in secret or clandestinely.
2. To do less work than is proper or suitable.
3. To do work for a less price than current rates.

1. Inferior or subordinate work; petty business.