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Synonyms of scrounge

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Another word for scrounge is sponge. Other synonyms of scrounge are blag, cadge, leech, freeload and mooch.

Synonyms and similar words for scrounge

verbTo obtain something of moderate or inconsequential value from another.

  • blagTo obtain (something) for free, particularly by guile or persuasion.
  • cadge UKTo obtain something by wit or guile; to convince people to do something they might not normally do.
  • leech
  • spongeTo get by imposition; to scrounge.
  • freeloadTo exploit the generosity of others without giving anything in return.
  • moochTo beg, cadge, or sponge; to exploit or take advantage of others for personal gain.

verbMore synonyms

  • beg
  • bum[with off or (nonstandard) off of] To ask someone to give one (something) for free; to beg for something.
  • mumpTo deprive of (something) by cheating; to impose upon.
  • scungeTo scrounge; to borrow.
  • tapTo ask or beg for (something) to be given for free; to cadge, to scrounge; also, to ask or beg (someone) to give...
  • wheedle

Meaning of scrounge

  1. verb To hunt about, especially for something of nominal value; to scavenge or glean.
  2. verb To obtain something of moderate or inconsequential value from another.
  3. noun Someone who scrounges; a scrounger.

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Questions about synonyms of scrounge

What is another word for scrounge?
Scrounge has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as sponge, blag, cadge, leech, freeload, mooch, beg and bum.
What does scrounge mean?
Scrounge means to hunt about, especially for something of nominal value; to scavenge or glean.

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