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Synonyms & Antonyms of leech
(Entry 1 of 2)
a person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return
- whenever the gang went out for pizza, the leech in the group always had an excuse for not paying his fair share
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The first known use of leech was before the 12th century
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