English Synonym Finder

sponging

Definitions

The act of cleaning or wiping a surface using a sponge.

The practice of living off the generosity of others without making a return contribution.

The process of applying a liquid or paint to a surface with a sponge to create a textured effect.

Examples

He has been sponging off his parents for years instead of looking for a job.

She spent the afternoon sponging the spilled coffee off the kitchen counter.

Synonyms

mooching scrounging parasitizing freeloading cadging begging

Antonyms

providing contributing supporting donating earning paying