leeches

The word “leeches” has 2 syllables: leech-es

It's pronounced as /ˈlitʃɪz/

What is synonym and antonym for leeches?

In the thesaurus, “leeches” has 31 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for leeches

begs
bloodsuckers
cheapskates
deadbeats
dependents
exploits
flunkeys
flunkies
free riders
freeloaders
freeloads
hangers-on
henchmen
idlers
lackeys
misers
moochers
mooches
parasites
pikers
satellites
scrooges
skinflints
spongers
sponges
stooges
sycophants
tightwads
toadies
uses
yes-men

Antonyms for leeches

benefactors
philanthropists
supporters

Meanings of leeches

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

The swamp was full of hungry leeches waiting for unsuspecting animals.
Doctors once used leeches in medicine to help draw blood.
They quickly checked their legs for leeches after leaving the water.
Stories about giant leeches frightened the children around the campfire.
The pond’s dark water hid dozens of lurking leeches.

On this page you'll find 34 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to leeches, such as: begs, benefactors, bloodsuckers, cheapskates, deadbeats, dependents, exploits.

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