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Synonyms for Leech (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage):
parasite, sponge, sponger

WordNet sense 2 (carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end):
bloodsucker, hirudinean

WordNet sense 3 (draw blood):
bleed, phlebotomize, phlebotomise


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