100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "leech"

Definition

A "leech" is a common noun that can refer to:

1. Biological Definition: A leech is a segmented worm that typically inhabits freshwater environments and is known for its ability to suck blood from various animals, including humans.
2. Figurative Definition: In a metaphorical sense, a leech is a person who exploits others for their resources, support, or benefits, often without giving anything in return.

Synonyms

1. Bloodsucker (biological)
2. Parasite (biological and figurative)
3. Mooch (figurative)
4. Sponger (figurative)
5. Freeloader (figurative)
6. Scrounger (figurative)

Antonyms

1. Benefactor (figurative)
2. Giver (figurative)
3. Contributor (figurative)
4. Supporter (figurative)
5. Helper (figurative)

Examples

1. He often leeches off his friends for financial support.
2. The documentary showcased how leeches leech blood from unsuspecting fish.
3. She felt like a leech when she kept leeching off her parents.
4. The leech leeched onto the swimmer's leg, causing discomfort.
5. He was tired of the way his coworker would always leech credit for his ideas.
6. Some cultures use leeches to leech out toxins from the body.
7. It’s not nice to leech off someone else's hard work.
8. The leech leeched nutrients from the host plant.
9. I don’t want to seem like I'm leeching off your generosity.
10. The biologist explained how leeches leech blood during their feeding process.
11. He always leeches information from others without sharing his own.
12. The medical community has found ways to use leeches to leech away harmful substances from wounds.
13. She realized that her ex-boyfriend was just a leech who would leech off her success.
14. The leech leeched onto the surface of the rock, waiting for a meal.
15. It’s frustrating when people just leech off of your enthusiasm.
16. The researchers observed how the leech leeched nutrients from its environment.
17. Some people are known to leech off their families indefinitely.
18. The health benefits of leeches are still being studied, but they can leech away certain ailments.
19. He used to leech off his college friends for food and shelter.
20. The leech that leeched blood from the deer was quite large.
21. She accused him of trying to leech her happiness.
22. The documentary revealed how leeches leech blood from their prey.
23. I don't want to be a leech in this relationship, so I will contribute.
24. The leech leeched onto the side of the tank, waiting for its next meal.
25. It's disheartening to see friends who leech off each other's kindness.
26. The leech leeched nutrients from the surrounding water.
27. He was known for his ability to leech knowledge from books effortlessly.
28. The old wives' tale suggests that leeches can leech away bad blood.
29. Don't let those who leech off you drain your energy.
30. The leech leeched onto the fish, causing it to thrash around.
31. She felt guilty for feeling like a leech in their friendship.
32. The medical team used leeches to leech out excess blood after surgery.
33. Some people just leech off others' success instead of working hard.
34. The leech leeched into the wound, helping with blood circulation.
35. It's important to know when someone is trying to leech your resources.
36. The leech that leeched onto his skin went unnoticed until it was too late.
37. He was quick to leech off any opportunity that came his way.
38. The leech leeched nutrients from the algae in the pond.
39. She felt like a leech for always asking for favors.
40. The leech leeched its way into the ecosystem, affecting the local wildlife.
41. It’s hard to be around those who just want to leech off your generosity.
42. The leech leeched onto the animal, causing an infection.
43. He was careful not to leech too much from his mentor.
44. The biologist explained how leeches leech blood efficiently.
45. She was tired of being the one who always leeches for help.
46. The leech leeched onto the fisherman’s bait.
47. Some people will leech off your ideas without giving you credit.
48. The leech leeched through the water, searching for its next meal.
49. It's not fair to leech off others' efforts.
50. The leech leeched nutrients from the small fish it attached to.
51. He warned his friend not to leech off his success.
52. The leech leeched onto the surface of the skin, causing irritation.
53. She recognized that he was just a leech, always wanting more.
54. The leech leeched blood until it was full and dropped off.
55. It’s common for some people to leech off the hard work of their colleagues.
56. The leech leeched nutrients from the soil, affecting plant growth.
57. He would often leech off the goodwill of others.
58. The leech leeched onto the wet surface, ready to feed.
59. She felt like a leech for constantly needing help.
60. The leech leeched from the cow, causing it stress.
61. It’s sad when friendships become a means to leech off one another.
62. The leech leeched onto the swimmer, prompting a frantic reaction.
63. Some leeches can leech up to five times their body weight in blood.
64. He didn’t want to leech off his parents’ success anymore.
65. The leech leeched onto the dog, causing concern for its health.
66. She was frustrated by how easily people would leech from her energy.
67. The leech leeched nutrients from the fish's blood, weakening it.
68. It’s not right to always leech off your friends for support.
69. The leech leeched onto the surface, camouflaging itself.
70. He tried to leech off her ideas for his project.
71. The leech leeched nutrients from the water, affecting the ecosystem.
72. Some people just want to leech off your success instead of working hard.
73. The leech leeched onto the unsuspecting animal.
74. She felt guilty for being a leech in her group of friends.
75. The leech leeched away at the host’s resources.
76. It can be dangerous when a leech leeches onto your skin.
77. He was known to leech off anyone who showed kindness.
78. The leech leeched nutrients from the water, impacting the fish population.
79. She tried to avoid being a leech and contribute instead.
80. The leech leeched onto the surface of the pond, ready to feed.
81. He realized he didn't want to leech off his family's goodwill anymore.
82. The leech leeched nutrients from the bloodstream, aiding its survival.
83. It’s important to set boundaries to prevent others from leeching off you.
84. The leech leeched onto the animal, drawing blood.
85. She was tired of feeling like a leech in their friendship.
86. The leech that leeched onto him was surprisingly small.
87. He was careful not to leech off his friends’ success.
88. The leech leeched onto the surface of the rock.
89. Some people seem to leech off others without any shame.
90. The leech leeched on, causing the fish to struggle.
91. She felt like a leech for always asking for favors.
92. The leech leeched nutrients away from the host.
93. He didn’t want to leech off his partner's success.
94. The leech leeched onto the surface of the water.
95. It's tough when relationships become a means to leech off one another.
96. The leech leeched nutrients from the algae in the pond.
97. He often felt like he was leeching off his friends' kindness.
98. The leech leeched onto the fish, causing it distress.
99. She learned to avoid those who would leech off her success.
100. The leech leeched blood from the unsuspecting prey, highlighting its predatory nature.