Definitions

1. noun

A person who creates or maintains a false sense of security or confidence, often by spreading misinformation or making promises that cannot be kept.

“The company’s underusher was accused of deceiving investors about the project’s financial prospects.”

2. verb

To create or maintain a false sense of security or confidence, often by spreading misinformation or making promises that cannot be kept.

“The politician was accused of underushing the public about the true state of the economy.”