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niggards

The word “niggards” has 2 syllables: nig-gards

It's pronounced as /ˈnɪɡərdz/

What is synonym and antonym for niggards?

In the thesaurus, “niggards” has 12 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for niggards

  • cheapskates
  • churls
  • hoarders
  • hunks
  • misers
  • pack rats
  • penny-pinchers
  • pikers
  • savers
  • scrooges
  • skinflints
  • tightwads

Antonyms for niggards

Meanings of niggards

  • noun
    1. A miser or stingy person; a skinflint.
    2. A false bottom in a grate, used for saving fuel.
  • verb
    1. To hoard; to act stingily.

Example Sentences

  • The niggards refused to share their wealth during the fundraiser.
  • Among the crowd were several niggards who complained about every expense.
  • The company’s niggards resisted investing in employee benefits.
  • History often judges niggards harshly for their selfishness.
  • The story described the niggards as greedy and unkind to others.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to niggards, such as: cheapskates, churls, hoarders, hunks, misers, pack rats, penny-pinchers.

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

Related Words

pack rats

  • cheapskates
  • churls
  • hoarders
  • hunks
  • misers
  • niggards
  • penny-pinchers
  • pikers
  • savers
  • scrooges
  • skinflints
  • tightwads

economizers

  • cheapskates
  • conservers
  • misers
  • niggards
  • penny-pinchers
  • pikers
  • savers
  • scrooges
  • skinflints
  • tightwads

hangers-on

parasites

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