SCAVENGERING Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word scavengering. (close relations)
Definition of SCAVENGERING
Best Alternative Words for SCAVENGERING
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collecting | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of gathering something together | ||||||||
foraging | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of searching for food and provisions | ||||||||
gathering | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a group of persons together in one place • the social act of assembling • the act of gathering something • sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching | ||||||||
hunting | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport • the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone • the work of finding and killing or capturing animals for food or pelts | ||||||||
searching | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation • having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect • exploring thoroughly | ||||||||
rummaging | verbv | |||||||
noun • a jumble of things to be given away • a thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion) verb • search haphazardly |