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leech

The word “leech” has 1 syllable: leech

It's pronounced as /litʃ/

What is synonym and antonym for leech?

In the thesaurus, “leech” has 32 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for leech along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for leech

Antonyms for leech

  • benefactor
  • philanthropist
  • supporter

Meanings of leech

  • noun
    1. An aquatic blood-sucking annelid of class Hirudinea, especially Hirudo medicinalis.
    2. A person who derives profit from others in a parasitic fashion.
    3. A glass tube designed for drawing blood from damaged tissue by means of a vacuum.
    4. A physician.
    5. (Heathenry) A healer.
    6. The vertical edge of a square sail.
    7. The aft edge of a triangular sail.
  • verb
    1. To apply a leech medicinally, so that it sucks blood from the patient.
    2. To drain (resources) without giving back.
    3. To treat, cure or heal.

Example Sentences

  • He found a leech stuck to his leg after wading through the swamp.
  • The old healer used a leech to draw out bad blood.
  • She warned them not to swim there because of the leech infestation.
  • His habit of borrowing money made him seem like a social leech.
  • The tiny leech dropped off once it had finished feeding.

On this page you'll find 35 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to leech, such as: beg, benefactor, bloodsucker, cheapskate, deadbeat, dependent, exploit.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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