Synonyms of freeload

freeload

verb

ˈfrē-ˌlōd 

as in to beg

to live by relying on someone else's generosity or hospitality without sharing in the cost or responsibility

after college, he freeloaded off his parents for several years before finally moving out

Synonyms & Similar Words

• beg
• sponge
• mooch
• leech
• use
• exploit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of freeload

But if freeloading fish are hovering around, looking to benefit from the hunt without contributing, the octopus punches them away, according to new research. —Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024

And the fish—usually different kinds of goatfish—were freeloading. —Ari Daniel, NPR, 23 Sep. 2024

Trump thinks other nations are taking advantage of the U.S. — that too many allies are freeloading off American military might and not spending enough on their own armed forces. —Vaughn Hillyard, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2024

Otherwise, imposing the planning and cost burden on the Secret Service is just a way for a campaign to freeload off taxpayers. —Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 25 July 2024