leechlike

Definitions of leechlike
  1. adjective
    of plants or persons; having the nature or habits of a parasite or leech; living off another
    “his indolent leechlike existence”
    synonyms: bloodsucking, parasitic, parasitical
    dependent
    relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
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