Synonyms for

Begging

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

Definition

Begging means asking for something, often money, as a charity or a gift.

Synonyms & similar words

implore solicit mendicancy tap beg beggary pray pleading imploring supplicating entreating beseeching petitioning soliciting panhandling requesting sponging cadging hustling bumming hocking scrounging chiseling milking squeezing sniveling whining

Synonyms by register

Formal

implore supplicate entreat plead

Informal

mooching bumming scrounging hounding

Literary

beseech importune

Antonyms

refuse deny reject withhold give grant provide

Common collocations

  • begging for money
  • begging for help
  • begging for mercy
  • begging the question
  • begging for attention
  • begging for forgiveness
  • begging to differ

Word family

noun beggar
verb beg
adjective beggarly

Usage note

The phrase 'begging the question' is often misused to mean 'raising the question'; it actually refers to a logical fallacy where the premise assumes the conclusion.

Example sentences

  1. The homeless man was begging for money on the corner.
  2. The dog was begging for a treat from its owner.
  3. She was begging her parents to let her go to the movies.
  4. The street performer was begging for applause.
  5. The charity organization was begging for donations.

Quotes

  • Begging is not the answer.
  • It is better to give than to receive, especially when you are begging.
  • Begging does not bring blessings.

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