Synonyms of begging

Antonyms of begging

Collocations of begging

begging for help
Frequency: 80 %

The stranded hiker was begging for help as night fell.

begging for mercy
Frequency: 70 %

The criminal was on his knees, begging for mercy.

begging for forgiveness
Frequency: 65 %

She was crying and begging for forgiveness after her mistake.

begging for money
Frequency: 60 %

The homeless man was begging for money at the intersection.

begging for food
Frequency: 50 %

The hungry child was begging for food on the street.

Idiomatic Expressions for begging

  • Phrase: begging the issue
    Meaning: avoiding the real question or ignoring the main point
    Usage: The CEO's response was evasive, as he was just begging the issue.