LEECHLIKE

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Of plants or persons; having the nature or habits of a parasite or leech; living off another

Example:

his indolent leechlike existence

Synonyms:

bloodsucking; leechlike; parasitic; parasitical

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Adjectives

Similar:

dependent (relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed)

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