Leech and Toady

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

Toady and leech are semantically related in sycophant topic. In some cases you can use "Toady" instead a noun "Leech".

Nearby Words: leeching, leeched

Toady

Toady noun - A person who flatters another in order to get ahead.
Usage example: no one liked the office toady, who spent most of her time complimenting the boss on what a great job he was doing

Leech and toady are semantically related in sycophant topic. Sometimes you can use "Leech" instead a noun "Toady".

Nearby Words: toadying, toad, toadyism, toadied

How words are described

little little leech little toady
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Toady and Leech. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/leech/toady
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