pawning
The word “pawning” has 2 syllables: pawn-ing
It's pronounced as /ˈpɔ.nɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for pawning?
In the thesaurus, “pawning” has 5 synonyms and 1 antonym.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for pawning along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for pawning
- bonding
- depositing
- hocking
- mortgaging
- pledging
Antonyms for pawning
- redeeming
Meanings of pawning
- verb
- To pledge; to stake or wager.
- To give as security on a loan of money; especially, to deposit (something) at a pawn shop.
- (originally leet) To own, to defeat or dominate (someone or something, especially a game or someone playing a game).
- noun
- The act by which something is pawned.
Example Sentences
- He considered pawning his old watch to buy groceries.
- She was pawning family heirlooms just to make rent.
- They kept pawning electronics to fund their trip.
- Pawning valuables became his last resort during hard times.
- The character in the film survived by pawning stolen items.
On this page you'll find 6 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to pawning, such as: bonding, depositing, hocking, mortgaging, pledging, redeeming.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.