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Beggars

Verb Another word for beggars — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

people who ask for money or other assistance from strangers because they are poor and have no other means of support.

Synonyms & similar words

mendicant pauperize pauperise beggar panhandlers mendicants vagrants bums hobos tramps moochers freeloaders spongers cadgers scroungers supplicants petitioners pleaders askers solicitants schnorrers almsmen almsgivers almswomen

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