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beggar

The word “beggar” has 2 syllables: beg-gar

It's pronounced as /ˈbɛɡɚ/

What is synonym and antonym for beggar?

In the thesaurus, “beggar” has 53 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for beggar along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for beggar

Antonyms for beggar

  • enrich
  • richen

Meanings of beggar

  • noun
    1. A person who begs.
    2. A person suffering from extreme poverty.
    3. (sometimes affectionate) A mean or wretched person; a scoundrel.
    4. A minced oath for bugger.
  • verb
    1. To make a beggar of someone; impoverish.
    2. To exhaust the resources of; to outdo.

Example Sentences

  • The old beggar sat quietly near the entrance of the market.
  • In the story, a kind woman offered food to the beggar on the street.
  • The traveler shared his coat with a freezing beggar during the storm.
  • The film portrayed the struggles of a lonely beggar in the city.
  • A mysterious beggar appeared at the castle gate late at night.

On this page you'll find 55 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to beggar, such as: alms person, asker, bankrupt, bludger, bohemian, borrower, break.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

cadger

  • asker
  • beggar
  • borrower
  • bum
  • freeloader
  • mendicant
  • mooch
  • moocher
  • panhandler
  • petitioner
  • pleader
  • requester
  • schnorrer
  • scrounger
  • solicitor
  • sponge
  • sponger
  • suer
  • suitor
  • suppliant
  • supplicant

vagabond

vagrant

gamin

gamine

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