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What is another word for Freerider? – 121 Freerider Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    scrounger moocher parasite leech freeloader sponger cadger beggar panhandler mooch loafer idler sluggard layabout do-nothing good-for-nothing deadbeat ne'er-do-well wastrel profligate spendthrift squanderer misuser abuser exploiter profiteer opportunist cheat swindler charlatan impostor fake pretender

    Meaning of Freerider

    The primary meaning of the word "Freerider" is someone who takes advantage of something, especially a service or a situation, without paying for it or doing their share of the work.

    Definitions

    • A person who takes advantage of something, especially a service or a situation, without paying for it or doing their share of the work.
    • * A person who benefits from a service or facility without contributing to its costs.
    • * In economics, a freerider is someone who consumes a public good or service without contributing to its provision.

    Etymology of Freerider

    The term "freerider" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the concept of someone who rides for free, without paying a fare.
    The term gained popularity in the context of economics and game theory, where it refers to individuals who benefit from a public good or service without contributing to its costs.

    Example Uses

    • The company struggled to stay afloat due to the large number of freeriders who used their services without paying.
    • * The new policy aims to prevent freeriders from taking advantage of the public transportation system.
    • * In a shared household, a freerider is someone who doesn't contribute to the rent or utilities.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    contributor payer shareholder partner participant helper assistant benefactor donor sponsor supporter volunteer worker earner producer giver sharer collaborator cooperator team player contributor payer investor

    Related Nouns

    parasite leech freeloader sponger cadger beggar panhandler mooch loafer idler sluggard layabout do-nothing good-for-nothing deadbeat ne'er-do-well wastrel profligate spendthrift squanderer misuser abuser exploiter profiteer

    Related Verbs

    mooch scrounge sponge cadge beg panhandle freeload exploit abuse misuse profiteer squander waste spend lavish splurge take advantage benefit gain profit utilize

    Related Adjectives

    parasitic exploitative abusive wasteful profligate spendthrift lavish excessive unnecessary unfair unjust inequitable unearned undeserved unmerited gratuitous free costless unpaid uncompensated