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leeching

UK
/ˈliːtʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈlitʃɪŋ/

Translations

leechingnoun
leechings
pl
application de sangsuesMédecine, usage historique.
In medieval times, leeching was a common practice to treat various ailments.
Au Moyen Âge, l'application de sangsues était une pratique courante pour traiter divers maux.
parasitismeSens figuré : exploitation d'autrui sans contrepartie.
His constant leeching off his friends eventually led to the end of their friendship.
Son parasitisme constant envers ses amis a fini par mettre fin à leur amitié.
Synonyms
siphoning
draining
extraction
absorption
leechinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈliːtʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈlitʃɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that draws resources or substance like a leech.
prédateurSe dit de frais, coûts ou pratiques qui ponctionnent abusivement des ressources.
The leeching fees gradually drained the project’s budget.
Les frais prédateurs ont peu à peu vidé le budget du projet.
Additional translations
parasitaireSens figuré, plus rare ; insiste sur le caractère exploiteur.
Synonyms
predatory
exploitative
bloodsucking
parasitic
mooching
freeloading
vampiric
draining
sapping
siphoning
leechverb

leeching

Gerund

leeched
Past Simple
leeched
Past Participle
leeching
Gerund
UK
/liːtʃ/
US
/litʃ/
sangsuerSens figuré : exploiter quelqu’un ou vivre à ses dépens.
He tends to leech off his friends, always expecting them to pay for his meals.
Il a tendance à sangsuer ses amis, s’attendant toujours à ce qu’ils paient ses repas.
Additional translations
sangsuerSens médical ou historique : traiter par application de sangsues.
Synonyms
siphon
drain
bleed
extract
tap

Definitions

leechingnoun
The process of using leeches, especially for medical purposes, to draw blood from a person or animal.
In medieval times, leeching was a common practice to treat various ailments.
The act of exploiting or taking advantage of someone or something without giving anything in return.
His constant leeching off his friends eventually led to the end of their friendship.
leechinggerund / present participle
Drawing away or draining resources, fluids, or energy in the manner of a leech.
The leeching fees gradually drained the project’s budget.
leechverb
To habitually exploit or rely on someone else for support or resources.
He tends to leech off his friends, always expecting them to pay for his meals.
To treat or bleed (a person or animal) by applying leeches.
In the 18th century, doctors often leeched patients to reduce blood pressure.
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