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Overpaid

Verb / ˈəʊvɜ:ˈpeɪd / Another word for overpaid — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Overpaid means to receive more money for work or services than what is considered fair or deserved.

Synonyms & similar words

underpay overpay overcompensated overrewarded overremunerated overcompensed overindemnified overrecompensed overreimbursed overrecompensated overreimbursed overrecompensated overrecompensed overrewarded overremunerated overcompensated overindemnified overrecompensed overreimbursed overrecompensated overreimbursed overrecompensated

Example sentences

  1. He was overpaid for his excellent performance in the play.
  2. The company realized they had overpaid their employees and had to correct the mistake.
  3. She felt guilty because she knew she was overpaid for the little work she did.
  4. The athletes were overpaid for their skills in the game.
  5. The boss acknowledged that he overpaid the workers by mistake.

Quotes

  • I don't think I overpaid for my freedom. - Larry Flynt
  • I guess I overpaid for that. - Peter Lynch
  • I never overpaid for a company ever. - Carl Icahn

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