sponger Sentence Examples
- The sponger soaked up the spilled water, leaving the floor dry.
- The parasitic sponger lived off his wealthy uncle's earnings.
- The lazy sponger refused to work and relied on others' generosity.
- The sponger's presence drained resources from the community.
- The politician was accused of being a sponger, accepting bribes while neglecting his duties.
- The sponger's manipulative tactics made it difficult for others to confront his behavior.
- The teenager's sponger attitude towards his parents caused increasing tension in the household.
- The homeless man was a sponger, begging for money instead of seeking employment.
- The sponger's lack of self-sufficiency frustrated and angered those who supported him.
- The sponger's lifestyle was unsustainable, and eventually his support systems collapsed.
sponger Meaning
sponger (n)
a workman employed to collect sponges
a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
Synonyms & Antonyms of sponger
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FAQs About the word sponger
a workman employed to collect sponges, a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
sponge,parasite,leech, hanger-on, miser, free rider, moocher, dependent, henchman, freeloader
benefactor,supporter, supporter, benefactor, philanthropist,philanthropist,
The sponger soaked up the spilled water, leaving the floor dry.
The parasitic sponger lived off his wealthy uncle's earnings.
The lazy sponger refused to work and relied on others' generosity.
The sponger's presence drained resources from the community.
