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beg Antonyms

Opposite of beg

Because the opposite of beg shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To ask someone earnestly or humbly for something, such as a favor, forgiveness, or permission.

Usage Example

"He had to demand his supervisor for an extension on the quarterly report."

Strongest
demand
command
Strong
order
grant
insist
bestow

• verb (Context 2)

To ask for food, money, or alms as charity, especially in public places.

Usage Example

"During the severe economic downturn, many displaced workers were forced to donate on city streets."

Strongest
donate
contribute
give
Strong
bestow
provide

Similar words to beg

Words similar to beg shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

implore
plead
panhandle
beseech
entreat
supplicate
scrounge
cadge
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Beg. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/beg
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