beggarman

/ˈbɛɡəˌrɪmən/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who pretends to be a beggar in order to steal or commit a crime.

“The police arrested the beggarman who had been posing as a homeless person to steal from tourists.”

2. noun

A person who is forced to beg, especially due to poverty or unemployment.

“The beggarman struggled to find work in the depressed economy.”

Synonyms

  • beggardy person
  • hobohemian
  • vagrant

Antonyms

  • benefactor
  • philanthropist