1. leech

noun. (ˈliːtʃ) Carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end.
Synonyms
horseleech hirudinean annelid bloodsucker annelid worm class Hirudinea Hirudo medicinalis segmented worm Hirudinea medicinal leech
Antonyms
right hate dislike fill host
Etymology
leech (English)
leche (Middle English (1100-1500))
læce (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
lek (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. leech

noun. (ˈliːtʃ) A follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage.
Synonyms
sponger parasite follower sponge
Antonyms
leader superior spread father aristocrat
Etymology
leech (English)
leche (Middle English (1100-1500))
læce (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
lek (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. leech

verb. (ˈliːtʃ) Draw blood.
Synonyms
phlebotomize phlebotomise treat care for bleed
Antonyms
chief blue blood fugleman military leader choragus
Etymology
leech (English)
leche (Middle English (1100-1500))
læce (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
lek (Middle English (1100-1500))
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