1. plural of beggar; people who ask for money or food as charity

1. third person singular present of beggar; asks for money or food as charity
2. makes extremely poor or impoverished
3. challenges or defies something in a way that seems impossible
Usage: often in phrase ‘beggars belief’ or ‘beggars description’

Examples

• The city has programs to help beggars find shelter and food.
• She beggars on the street corner every morning.
• The expensive medical bills beggars the family.
• His incredible performance beggars description.
• The charity provides meals for beggars and homeless people.
• The drought beggars the farming community.
• Such cruelty beggars belief.
• Many beggars gather near the train station.