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leech-like
This term evokes a visceral sense of repulsion, blending physical sliminess with moral parasitism. When describing a physical object, it suggests a tubular, flexible, and moist texture that adheres tightly to a surface, often implying something unsettling or alien.
In a social or psychological context, the word carries a heavy negative charge. It describes a relationship of extreme imbalance where one party is viewed as a drain on the other, emphasizing a clingy, opportunistic nature that consumes without contributing.
Meanings
Examples
The creature had a leech-like body that pulsed as it slid across the damp cave floor.
I cannot stand his leech-like habit of borrowing money without ever paying it back.
Stop being so leech-like and get a job of your own.
The alien organism was a pale, leech-like tube that clung tightly to the host.
He is just a leech-like opportunist who uses people to climb the corporate ladder.
The swamp was filled with strange, leech-like worms clinging to the reeds.
She felt a leech-like drain on her energy every time she spent time with her toxic ex.
That slimy, leech-like thing is crawling toward my boot.