1. (noun) leech, bloodsucker, hirudinean
carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end
Synonyms: leech, hirudinean, sponger, sponge, bloodsucker, parasite
2. (verb) leech, parasite, sponge, sponger
a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
Synonyms: sponger, parasite, parazoan, hirudinean, sponge, leech, bloodsucker, quick study, poriferan
3. (verb) bleed, leech, phlebotomize, phlebotomise
draw blood
Synonyms: leech, hemorrhage, shed blood, run, bleed, phlebotomize, phlebotomise
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Synonyms for leech 
