leecher

Meanings

• noun

  A person who unjustly takes or exploits the resources or labor of others.

• noun

  A person or organism that extracts or absorbs substances, especially nutrients, from another.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with leecher
cheater , feaster , teaser

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Variants

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leach , leachabilities , leachability , leachable , leached , leacher , leachers , leaches , leaching

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Etymology

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From Old English 'leacian' meaning 'to loosen, detach'. The meaning 'to suck' is from Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'leech' is also used to describe a type of medicinal treatment involving the application of leeches to the skin to promote healing.

2. In ancient Greece, leeches were used as a symbol of healing and were believed to have the power to cure diseases.

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Related Concepts

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1. parasite: A living organism that obtains its nutrients at the expense of another organism.

2. exploitation: The unjust or unfair use of someone or something, typically for someone's gain.

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Culture

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In literature, 'leecher' is often used metaphorically to describe individuals who exploit others for their own gain. In art, the image of a leecher can symbolize parasitism and greed.

How to Memorize "leecher"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person sucking the life out of another, or imagine a parasitic organism feeding off a host.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'leecher' with the idea of taking more than one's fair share, or with the image of a parasitic organism.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Leeches Love Life' to remember the meaning of 'leecher'.

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