1. to give insufficient food to; to feed inadequately
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘underfeed’

Examples

• The shelter worker noticed that the previous owner underfeeds the dog.
• She always underfeeds her plants and wonders why they don’t grow well.
• The farmer underfeeds his cattle during the winter months.
• If he underfeeds the fish, they won’t survive in the tank.
• The mother worries that the daycare underfeeds her toddler.
• The veterinarian said the cat’s owner consistently underfeeds the pet.