Leech
Leech noun - A person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return.
Usage example: 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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Synonyms for Leech
Lackey and leech are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lackey" instead a noun "Leech".
Lackey
Lackey noun - A person hired to perform household or personal services.
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How words are described
| evil | evil leech | evil lackey |
| lazy | lazy leech | lazy lackey |
| aforementioned | aforementioned leech | aforementioned lackey |
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Lackey and Leech. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/leech/lackey
Leech & Lackey. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/leech/lackey>.
Lackey or Leech. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/leech/lackey.
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