| Main Entry: |
beg |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
seek charity |
Synonyms: |
ask alms,
benefit,
bite*,
brace,
bum*,
burn*,
buzz*, cadge, call on, call upon, chisel, clamor for, dime up, ding, freeload, hit up,
hustle,
knock, live hand to mouth, mendicate, mooch, nick, nickel up, panhandle, pass the hat, put the bite on, put the touch on,
score*, scrounge, solicit charity, sponge on, sponge,
tap,
touch,
want
|
Antonyms: |
give
|
* = informal/non-formal usage
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