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leeching

UK
/ˈliːtʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈlitʃɪŋ/

Translations

leechingnoun
leechings
pl
The leeching of nutrients from the soil can lead to poor crop yields.
Высасывание питательных веществ из почвы может привести к плохому урожаю.
Synonyms
extraction
absorption
draining
siphoning
leechinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈliːtʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈlitʃɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that draws resources or substance like a leech.
Synonyms
sapping
draining
vampiric
freeloading
mooching
parasitic
bloodsucking
exploitative
predatory
siphoning
leechverb

leeching

Gerund

leeched
Past Simple
leeched
Past Participle
leeching
Gerund
UK
/liːtʃ/
US
/litʃ/
He tends to leech off his friends without contributing anything.
Он склонен паразитировать на своих друзьях, ничего не внося в ответ.
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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