English Synonym Finder

beggar

Definitions

A person who lives by asking others for money or food.

A person who is extremely poor or destitute.

Examples

The beggar sat on the corner of the street, hoping for a few coins from passersby.

It is often said that a beggar cannot be a chooser when they are in desperate need of assistance.

Synonyms

mendicant panhandler pauper vagrant supplicant cadger

Antonyms

benefactor philanthropist donor tycoon millionaire patron