Leech and Sidekick

Leech

Leech noun - A person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return.
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Sidekick and leech are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sidekick" instead a noun "Leech".

Nearby Words: leeching, leeched

Sidekick

Sidekick noun - A person who helps a more skilled person.
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Leech and sidekick are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Leech" instead a noun "Sidekick".

Both words in one sentence

  • In Kim Newman's Diogenes Club short story "The Serial Murders", Richard Jeperson (who refuses to watch ITV because commercial television was created by Derek Leech) needs the plot of The Northern Barstows explained to him by his sidekick Vanessa.
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