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freeloader
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free·load  (frld)
intr.v. free·load·ed, free·load·ing, free·loads Slang
To take advantage of the charity, generosity, or hospitality of others.
freeloader n.
freeloader [ˈfriːˌləʊdə]
n
Slang a person who habitually depends on the charity of others for food, shelter, etc.
freeloading  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.freeloader - someone who takes advantage of the generosity of others
borrower - someone who receives something on the promise to return it or its equivalent
Translations
freeloader [ˈfriːləʊdəʳ] N → gorrón/ona m/f
freeloader [ˈfriːləʊdər] n (pejorative) → parasite m
freeloader [ˈfriːˌləʊdəʳ] n (pej) → scroccone/a
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Byline: ANI Washington, Dec 6 (ANI): A new study has found that a mere threat of punishment can banish freeloaders and encourage them to cooperate with others, thus transforming them into responsible members of society.
Threat of punishment really does work by Asian News International
Just as I "got on" the kid in the class group project, I'm going to start challenging the freeloaders and ask them why they think they are so special that I have to support them through my dues payments.
President's perspective by Applegate, Thomas N. / Techniques
By night, the unsigned Woodland Hills blues-rock quartet called the Freeloaders snags high-profile gigs without so much as a glossy photo.
FREELOADERS' PERSISTENCE GETS THE GIG by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
 
 
 
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