Scavenger and Scrounger

Scavenger

Scavenger noun - Someone who collects things that have been discarded by others.
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Scrounger and scavenger are semantically related. in forager topic. In some cases you can use "Scrounger" instead a noun "Scavenger".

Nearby Words: scavenge, scavenging, scavenged

Scrounger

Scrounger noun - Someone who mooches or cadges (tries to get something free).
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Scavenger and scrounger are semantically related. You can use "Scavenger" instead a noun "Scrounger".

Nearby Words: scrounge, scrounged, scrounging
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