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underman

verb
/ˈʌndərˌmæn/

Meaning

to supply with fewer workers or personnel than needed

Example Sentences

The hospital was undermanned during the flu outbreak.

Synonyms

understaff, short-staff, lack, deplete

Antonyms

staff, equip, reinforce

Collocations

underman a team, severely undermanned, hospital undermanned

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