Harpy and Leech

Harpy

Harpy noun - A person who habitually preys upon others.
Usage example: having just started to make it really big in the music business, he found himself surrounded by a flock of harpies greedy for a piece of the action
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Synonyms for Harpy

Leech and harpy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Leech" instead a noun "Harpy".

Nearby Word: harp

Leech

Leech noun - A person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return.
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Synonyms for Leech

Harpy and leech are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Harpy" instead a noun "Leech".

Nearby Words: leeching, leeched
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Leech and Harpy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/harpy/leech
Harpy & Leech. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/harpy/leech>.
Leech or Harpy. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/harpy/leech.
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