Shortchange

Synonyms of shortchange

• cheat
• defraud
• swindle

Antonyms of shortchange

• compensate
• refund
• reimburse

Collocations of shortchange

shortchange someone

Frequency: 80 %

I felt like the store shortchanged me on my refund.

shortchange customers

Frequency: 70 %

The restaurant shortchanged its customers by reducing portion sizes.

shortchange employees

Frequency: 60 %

The company was accused of shortchanging its employees by not paying overtime.

shortchange a deal

Frequency: 50 %

He felt like he was shortchanged in the business deal.

shortchange expectations

Frequency: 40 %

The movie shortchanged the audience's expectations by having a predictable ending.

Idiomatic Expressions for shortchange

• Phrase: shortchange someone
  Meaning: to cheat or give less than what is due to someone
  Usage: I felt shortchanged when I realized I had paid full price for a damaged product.