scrounging

The word “scrounging” has 2 syllables: scroung-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈskraʊndʒɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for scrounging?

In the thesaurus, “scrounging” has 17 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for scrounging

acquiring
attaining
bum
drawing
earning
freeload
gaining
hunt
landing
obtaining
procuring
securing
sponge
squeezing
wheedle
wresting
wringing

Antonyms for scrounging

Meanings of scrounging

verb
1. To hunt about, especially for something of nominal value; to scavenge or glean.
2. To obtain something of moderate or inconsequential value from another.
noun
1. The act of one who scrounges.
2. (in the plural) Material that has been scrounged.

Example Sentences

They spent the afternoon scrounging for extra supplies.
He is always scrounging money from his friends.
The campers went scrounging for firewood before sunset.
She was scrounging through the kitchen for a snack.
The travelers survived by scrounging whatever food they could find.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scrounging, such as: acquiring, attaining, bum, drawing, earning, freeload, gaining.

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