Underwork v. t. (past & past part. underworked or underwrought; pres. part. 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.
