Synonyms of leeches

leeches 1 of 2

noun

plural of leech

as in parasites

a person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return

whenever the gang went out for pizza, the leech in the group always had an excuse for not paying his fair share

Synonyms & Similar Words

• parasites
• sponges
• freeloaders
• henchmen
• spongers
• moochers
• dependents
• bloodsuckers
• hangers-on
• free riders
• deadbeats
• misers
• flunkeys
• sycophants
• lackeys
• toadies
• idlers
• satellites
• tightwads
• skinflints
• yes-men
• cheapskates
• pikers
• stooges
• flunkies
• scrooges
• niggards

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• supporters
• benefactors
• philanthropists

leeches

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verb

present tense third-person singular of leech

as in sponges

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sponges
• freeloads
• mooches
• exploits
• uses
• begs