leech
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8.1
- noun
- /liːtʃ/
- Offensive
:
parásito
- And a leech on the business.
I I do watch Netflix, but I watch it like a little Leech on someone else's account.
- I I do watch Netflix, but I watch it like a little Leech on someone else's account.
- All right, So another benefit to letting a man lead you is that it will increase your ability to attract a leader and not a Leech.
- There's so many scumbags out there and leeches, lurkers, hackers, and straight up jerks, so it's nice to finally have some Peace of Mind.
- This is a relationship that I would say kind of reminds me of when you have a Leech.
Examples
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You lazy little leech!
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The U.S. government is too large and is acting like a leech holding the nation back from prosperity," he said.
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Why is this leech still around? Why does his opinion even matter or count?
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Yep, that sounds like a leech on society all right.
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So for those of you who are leeches, what we're telling you to do is stop leeching and add value.
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We are just getting by, and you're taking him from his work... like some bloodsucking little leech!
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If you act as a loafer, living off hand-outs... a societal leech, how can you... how can you rightfully expect a different result?
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Everyone agrees that Joe is a leech who takes advantage of his friends without offering help in return.
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Many believe that he is nothing but a leech who exploits the generosity of others.
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Some people think that Sandy is a leech because she never pays for her share of the meals.
Synonyms
60
5.9
A person who lives off others and gives nothing in return
52
8.0
A person who takes advantage of others' bad situations to make money
27
6.1
A person who takes help or gifts without giving anything back
19
8.4
A person who takes advantage of others for their own benefit
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8.3
A person who often gets food or money without paying
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8.8
A person who often gets free food or money from others without paying
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7.7
A person who gains from other people's problems by taking advantage of them
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7.1
A person who uses others selfishly to get money or power
5
7.2
A person who takes others' food or help without giving back
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7.6
A person who gets food or money from others without paying
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9.9
A person who often asks others for money or food without giving anything back
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8.2
A person who depends on others without giving anything back
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9.9
A person who often gets free food or money from others without paying
A person who always asks for free things and never gives anything back
A person who takes or keeps things that should be shared
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
How Exploitative
- Offensive
60
5.9
- Offensive
9
8.1
- Offensive
1
8.2
- Offensive
19
8.4
- Offensive
27
6.1
- Offensive
7
8.8
Surface Forms
Etymology
Leech for a person who takes advantage comes from the worm's habit of sucking blood, so it makes a strong image. That's why calling someone a leech means they take from others without giving anything back.