Leech and Mendicant

Leech

Leech noun - A person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return.
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Mendicant and leech are semantically related in beggar topic. In some cases you can use "Mendicant" instead a noun "Leech".

Nearby Words: leeching, leeched

Mendicant

Mendicant noun - A person who lives by public begging.
Usage example: those wretched mendicants on the streets of Calcutta
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Synonyms for Mendicant

Leech and mendicant are semantically related in beggar topic. You can use "Leech" instead a noun "Mendicant".

Nearby Word: mendicancy
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