Buzzard
Buzzard noun - A person who habitually preys upon others.
Usage example: the real estate buzzards were really putting pressure on the one homeowner who was still refusing to sell
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Sponger
Sponger noun - A person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return.
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Buzzard and sponger are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Buzzard" instead a noun "Sponger".
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